extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global conditions show elevated instability with concurrent threats including ongoing Ukraine conflict, regional Middle East tensions, emerging health concerns, and economic uncertainty, while domestic US threats remain localized to weather-related hazards. Financial markets remain resilient and military posture remains normal, with no imminent escalation to major power warfare. Sustained monitoring over the next 3-6 months is warranted given multiple developing risks.
LAST UPDATED 07-01-2026 @ 02:02PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
03:02PMLos Angeles
12:02PMLondon
08:02PMMoscow
10:02PMBeijing
03:02AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago Jasper, AL (Walker County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Rainsville, AL (DeKalb County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 8 min ago Ellijay, GA (Gilmer County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 9 min ago Dawsonville, GA (Dawson County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 11 min ago Franklin, NC (Macon County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Winter Weather Advisory
Prudhoe Bay, AK
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 20 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Rainsville, AL
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 43 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Larose, LA
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 28 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Iota, LA
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 28 min
warn Special Marine Warning
Harbor Beach, MI
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 58 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 3.1 - 69 km SSW of Pelican, Alaska
Sitka, AK Effective 15 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:216.694km) in Afghanistan 01/07/2026 17:57 UTC, 8.8 million in MMI III.
Ghurayd Gharamē, Badakhshan Effective 47 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1541
6.94%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
60130.3
2.74%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.0731
1.58%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1616.06
2.97%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
77.38
5.21%
Coinbase
DOW
52367.04
0.09%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10478.34
-0.18%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25040.28
0.18%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7496.51
-0.04%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
70474.96
0.59%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
16.38
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
68.38
-1.61%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4073
0.85%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52723
0.10%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.831
-2.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.742
-0.93%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.855
-2.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.915
-2.49%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.605
0.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.625
-2.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.321
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.715
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.919
-2.73%
US EIA
Global financial markets demonstrate modest positive momentum with cryptocurrency and equity indices showing mixed but generally favorable performance. Leading cryptocurrency gains include Cardano up 7.63%, Solana up 5.21%, and Ethereum up 3.13%, while Bitcoin gained 2.66%. Equity markets show broad strength with the DOW up 0.58%, Nikkei up 0.59%, and S&P 500 up 0.21%, though the FTSE 100 declined 0.18%. Precious metals show strength with gold up 1.48%, while crude oil declined 1.83%. Volatility has decreased with the Volatility Index down 2.25%, reflecting market confidence. Gasoline prices have declined nationally, with most regions experiencing decreases ranging from 0.93% to 3.38%, though the Lower Atlantic region showed a modest increase of 0.64%.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Eswatini
Level 2
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Spain
Level 2
Cuba
Level 2
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Cameroon
Level 2
Nicaragua
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Latvia
Level 1
Paraguay
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Malawi
Level 1
Burkina Faso
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
Kuwait
Level 3
Oman
Level 3
Venezuela
Level 3
Russia
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
Slovakia
Level 1
Chad
Level 1
Bangladesh
Level 1
Luxembourg
Level 1
Botswana
Level 2
Botswana
Level 2
Lesotho
Level 2
Ecuador
Level 1
Pakistan
Level 3
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Canada
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 3
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Uganda
Level 4
International travel advisories reflect a generally stable geopolitical environment with three nations requiring heightened caution. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory, while Nicaragua and Kuwait are assessed at Level 3, recommending reconsideration of travel plans. Multiple nations including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova are at Level 2, suggesting increased caution for travelers. The current DEFCON status remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating normal operations and no elevated military threat posture. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events, maintaining normal space weather conditions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US, Iran officials hold indirect talks in Qatar to try to end war: diplomat
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Raid to relief: US military aids Venezuela after twin earthquakes
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Spain blames over 1,000 excess deaths on heatwave, in second-hottest June ever
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Amid war on Ukraine, 'over half of Russians expressing pessimism for the first time in 20 years'
France24 ---
!!! UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent meeting on Sudan crisis
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Roof of tutoring center collapses in eastern Pakistan, killing at least 14 children, police say
Associated Press ---
US, Iran officials hold indirect talks in Qatar to try to end war: diplomat
South China Morning Post ---
Spain blames over 1,000 excess deaths on heatwave, in second-hottest June ever
South China Morning Post ---
A US missile killed Iranian schoolchildren 4 months ago. Still, no one accepts blame
South China Morning Post ---
Raid to relief: US military aids Venezuela after twin earthquakes
South China Morning Post ---
Amid war on Ukraine, 'over half of Russians expressing pessimism for the first time in 20 years'
France24 ---
Venezuela: Dramatic CCTV footage shows moment quake strikes
France24 ---
French government to face no-confidence vote over handling of deadly heatwave
France24 ---
FRANCE 24 meets families desperately searching for Venezuela earthquake missing
France24 ---
How war on Iran changed the global energy sector forever
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli forces kill Palestinian goalkeeper in Gaza
Al Jazeera ---
UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent meeting on Sudan crisis
Al Jazeera ---
Modi stresses free Hormuz navigation in call with Iranian president
Russia Today ---
Leader of outlawed group arrested in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after deadly protests
Associated Press ---
Asian shares trade mixed while the dollar hits a 40-year high against the yen
Associated Press ---
Roof of tutoring center collapses in eastern Pakistan, killing at least 14 children, police say
Associated Press ---
Global crises are currently unfolding across multiple regions, including deadly natural disasters, active major power conflicts, and humanitarian emergencies.
