extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active military conflicts and escalations, particularly involving US-Iran tensions and Russia-Ukraine warfare, are occurring simultaneously with significant domestic weather hazards across the United States, creating a heightened threat environment requiring near-term preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 07-08-2026 @ 03:05AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
04:05AMLos Angeles
01:05AMLondon
09:05AMMoscow
11:05AMBeijing
04:05PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 11 min ago Phillips, WI (Price County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 32 s
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Phillips, WI
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 55 min
warn Flood Warning
Clark, SD
Effective 14 min ago Expires in 5 hr
watc Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Montevideo, MN
Effective 17 min ago Expires in 55 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Barview, OR
Effective 18 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 3.9 - 14 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii
Pāhala, HI Effective 49 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Angola
Lucapa, Luanda Norte Effective 55 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1688
-3.43%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
62654.39
-1.06%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07207
-2.78%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1747.93
-1.25%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
78.03
-3.09%
Coinbase
DOW
52925.15
-0.25%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10620.22
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25465.25
---%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7503.85
-0.45%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66819.05
-2.11%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
16.13
---%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
72.84
3.41%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4131.2
-0.63%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52993
-0.38%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.777
-1.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.7
-1.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.806
-1.27%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.874
-1.05%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.562
-1.19%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.531
-2.59%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.343
0.66%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.661
-1.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.831
-1.79%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets experienced modest declines with Cardano down 3.43%, Solana down 3.09%, and Dogecoin down 2.78%, while major equity indices showed minor weakness with the Nikkei declining 2.11%, S&P 500 down 0.45%, and DOW down 0.25%. Crude oil strengthened 3.41% to $72.84, while precious metals softened slightly with gold down 0.63%. US gasoline prices remained relatively stable across most regions with declines ranging from 1.1% to 2.6%, while Gulf Coast prices marginally increased 0.66%. Volatility Index remained stable at 16.13, indicating moderate market uncertainty without panic conditions.
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
Federated States of Micronesia
Level 1
Montserrat
Level 1
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Level 1
Thailand
Level 1
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Level 1
Samoa
Level 1
Ghana
Level 2
Indonesia
Level 2
Turks and Caicos Islands
Level 2
Gabon
Level 1
Norway
Level 1
Pakistan
Level 1
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
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory, representing the highest travel restriction tier for US citizens. Nicaragua is elevated to Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status, indicating substantial security or safety concerns. A cohort of countries maintains Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' status, including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Indonesia, Ghana, Eswatini, Moldova, and Togo, reflecting ongoing regional instability or safety considerations. No space weather threats are currently active, with geomagnetic, solar radiation, and radio blackout indices all at normal levels. The majority of monitored destinations maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status, indicating routine security environments.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US strikes Iran despite promised pause for Khamenei funeral
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Middle East live: Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes on Iran
France24 ---
!!! Third tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz region in 24 hours
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Ukraine launches drone barrage at Moscow as Zelensky heads to NATO summit
Russia Today ---
Syria grapples with unrest as government faces old and new threats
Al Jazeera ---
IOC eases restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 games
Al Jazeera ---
Experts warn Trump is playing politics with US intelligence
Al Jazeera ---
US strikes Iran despite promised pause for Khamenei funeral
Al Jazeera ---
India big diplomatic win: Canada says no evidence linking Delhi to Nijjar murder
WION News ---
INS Mahendragiri India's unseen warship terror
WION News ---
Zelensky signs defence deals with Denmark, Estonia and Netherlands
France24 ---
Russia moves closer to full Olympic return ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games
France24 ---
Middle East live: Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes on Iran
France24 ---
Undeterred by blasts, Macron says France ready to help rebuild Syria's economy
France24 ---
India big diplomatic win: Canada says no evidence linking Delhi to Nijjar murder
WION News ---
Trump renews call for the US to control Greenland ahead of NATO summit
Associated Press ---
Indian ambassador names key steps for boosting trade with Russia
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian suspect in Monaco bomb attack found dead
Russia Today ---
Nord Stream: A lie too big to fail
Russia Today ---
Egyptian president hails Russian role in nuclear project
Russia Today ---
India signs missile deals with fellow BRICS member
Russia Today ---
Ukraine launches drone barrage at Moscow as Zelensky heads to NATO summit
Russia Today ---
IOC lifts Russian Olympic Committee suspension
Russia Today ---
FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecoms services
South China Morning Post ---
Ukrainian woman wanted in connection with Monaco bombing found dead
South China Morning Post ---
More hardship in fuel-starved Cuba, hit by third nationwide blackout this year
South China Morning Post ---
Third tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz region in 24 hours
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple regions experiencing acute military escalation and geopolitical crises, with US-Iran conflict directly threatening global trade and energy markets.
