extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple regions face acute crises including active warfare in Ukraine, escalating Taiwan Strait tensions with US military contingency planning, Iran political transition risks, and concurrent severe natural disasters affecting US infrastructure and populations globally. Market stability persists, but dangerous geopolitical developments and natural disaster threats could materialize within days to weeks.
LAST UPDATED 07-04-2026 @ 09:03AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
10:03AMLos Angeles
07:03AMLondon
03:03PMMoscow
05:03PMBeijing
10:03PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Newton, KS (Harvey County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago El Dorado, KS (Butler County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 35 min ago Newton, KS (Harvey County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 31 min ago Franklinton, LA (Washington Parish) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 31 min ago Abita Springs, LA (Saint Tammany Parish) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Newton, KS
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 12 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
El Dorado, KS
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 57 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 18 min ago Expires in 8 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Kīhei, HI
Effective 24 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in China 04/07/2026 10:28 UTC, 3.8 million in 100km.
Pianjiao, Yunnan Effective 55 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Reykjanes Ridge 04/07/2026 12:42 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
--- Effective 58 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1781
-0.89%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
62548.36
0.05%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.077
-0.61%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1764.31
0.47%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
81.37
-1.11%
Coinbase
DOW
52900.07
1.14%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10679.03
0.25%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25779.31
0.78%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7483.24
0.00%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
69744.07
1.47%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
15.81
-2.11%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
68.78
0.13%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4187.3
1.49%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
53162
-0.04%
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 overall strength with major indices gaining ground: the DOW is up 1.14%, the Nikkei is up 1.47%, the DAX is up 0.78%, and the FTSE 100 is up 0.25%, while the S&P 500 remains essentially flat. The Volatility Index has decreased 2.11% to 15.81, reflecting reduced market stress and uncertainty. Cryptocurrency markets show mixed weakness with Cardano down 2.06%, Solana down 0.67%, and Bitcoin down 0.13%, while Ethereum gains marginally. Commodity markets show gold up 1.49%, while crude oil is up slightly at 0.13%. Gasoline prices across most U.S. regions have declined, with reductions ranging from 0.93% to 3.38%.
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
Vietnam
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
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
Afghanistan maintains the most restrictive travel advisory at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to ongoing security concerns, while Nicaragua is at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) indicating heightened caution. Six countries are elevated to Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, and Moldova, each presenting specific regional stability or security challenges. The majority of monitored nations remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), indicating relatively stable conditions. Space weather monitoring shows no current threats with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events reported.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivk
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Zelensky denies Russian capture of key eastern city
France24 ---
!!! At least five killed in Ukrainian strike on Russian market – governor
Russia Today ---
!!! Mali insurgents attack multiple towns and a prison, army says
France24 ---
!!! Foreign rescue workers help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims
France24 ---
Nabatieh recovery begins amid ongoing southern Lebanon tensions
Al Jazeera ---
Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD party meets
Al Jazeera ---
Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivk
Al Jazeera ---
Zelensky denies Russian capture of key eastern city
France24 ---
Mali insurgents attack multiple towns and a prison, army says
France24 ---
Foreign rescue workers help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims
France24 ---
At least five killed in Ukrainian strike on Russian market – governor
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drone strikes Belarusian tourist bus
Russia Today ---
Europe has replaced most US cuts within Nato, top commander says
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active conflicts, a major power leadership transition, significant natural disasters, and rising regional instabilities are creating complex interconnected global challenges.
