There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple regional conflicts are actively escalating globally, including Pakistan-Afghanistan open warfare, continued Israeli operations in Gaza and Lebanon, and persisting Russia-Ukraine attrition. NATO solidarity faces strain, US-Iran diplomacy has failed, and strategic economic competition with China is intensifying, creating conditions for potential wider escalation in the near term.
LAST UPDATED 02-27-2026 @ 06:35AM (CST)
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Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6181 years ago---
extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago---
extr North Korea: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
extr Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago---
extr Lebanon: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago---
extr Syria: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 70 years ago---
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Events
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Financial
The latest global financial data
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09511
-1.95%
Coinbase
Cardano (ADA)
0.2828
-1.46%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
65992.65
-2.22%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1962.99
-3.20%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
83.23
-3.12%
Coinbase
S&P 500
6908.86
-0.54%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25335.97
0.19%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
58850.27
0.16%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10895.29
0.45%
Yahoo Finance
DOW
49499.2
0.03%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
20.05
7.62%
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Gold
5204.3
0.19%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
66.81
2.45%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49232
-0.60%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.937
0.44%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.834
0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.852
0.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.962
-0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
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US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.675
-0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.532
2.01%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.662
-2.74%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.111
1.63%
US EIA
U.S. financial markets show signs of weakness with the S&P 500 declining 0.54% and DOW Futures down 0.43%, while the Volatility Index increased 3.17%, indicating rising market uncertainty and potential investor caution. Crude oil rose 0.83%, reflecting continued energy demand. Regional gasoline prices showed more dramatic movements, with the Gulf Coast up 2.01% and West Coast up 1.63%, indicating localized supply dynamics or distribution pressures. Cryptocurrency markets remained mixed with Solana up 1.98% and Bitcoin up 0.77%. Most global equity indices (DAX, Nikkei, FTSE 100) showed modest gains, suggesting U.S. equities are experiencing relative weakness compared to international markets.
Two nations maintain Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status due to severe security concerns: Ukraine and Mali. Four additional countries maintain Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisories: Trinidad and Tobago, Mauritania, Guyana, and Bangladesh. Numerous destinations including Brazil, Cambodia, the Netherlands, Chile, and Morocco maintain Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' status, reflecting varied regional stability and security considerations. Most nations continue to operate under normal precaution guidelines (Level 1). The concentration of elevated advisory levels in Africa and parts of South Asia suggests persistent regional challenges affecting civilian safety and international travel planning.
Multiple active warfare zones are escalating simultaneously, with Pakistan declaring open war on Afghanistan, Middle East tensions rising, and great power strategic competition intensifying through economic and military means.