extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global security remains volatile with active Russia-Ukraine warfare, acute Iran nuclear concerns, and escalating US-China strategic competition, while the domestic United States faces manageable weather-related hazards and maintains overall financial market resilience. Multiple concurrent crises create a complex threat landscape requiring heightened preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 05-15-2026 @ 09:00AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
10:00AMLos Angeles
07:00AMLondon
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05:00PMBeijing
10:00PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 10.892231%, currently at 19.14
Effective 51 min ago ---
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Effective 26 min ago Beckemeyer, IL (Clinton County) US
Alerts
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2645
-2.22%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80079.69
-1.23%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11358
-1.59%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2245.35
-1.65%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
90.29
-2.00%
Coinbase
DOW
50063.46
0.75%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10180.53
-1.85%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23974.51
-1.97%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7501.24
0.77%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.14
10.89%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
99.76
2.93%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4550.9
-2.87%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49705
-0.90%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.5
1.08%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.336
2.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.478
2.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.534
2.58%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.176
1.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.405
0.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.953
1.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.372
0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.613
0.54%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets have experienced modest declines, with Cardano down 1.22%, Ethereum down 1.20%, Solana down 1.18%, Dogecoin down 0.75%, and Bitcoin down 0.55%. U.S. stock markets performed positively, with the S&P 500 up 0.77% and DOW up 0.75%, while international indices showed mixed results with Japan's Nikkei down 1.99% and European indices flat. Energy markets show upward pressure, with crude oil up 2.08% to $103.27 per barrel and gasoline prices rising across all U.S. regions, ranging from 0.14% to 2.58% increases. Gold prices declined 2.41% to $4,572.50, and the Volatility Index decreased 3.41%, suggesting reduced market uncertainty.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
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
Chad
Level 1
Brunei
Level 1
Malawi
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 2
Burma
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Iceland
Level 1
Iceland
Level 1
Jordan
Level 3
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
International travel advisories reflect varying risk levels globally. Afghanistan maintains an extreme Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status. Nicaragua is at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status due to regional security concerns. Five countries are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution': Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Malawi. The majority of monitored countries maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status, including Singapore, Australia, Georgia, Latvia, Paraguay, Bhutan, and Kyrgyzstan. No space weather events are currently occurring, with normal conditions reported for geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, and solar radiation.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Associated Press ---
!!! Health officials raise alarm over new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Al Jazeera ---
!!! At least 78 dead, 5,000 displaced in gang clashes in Haiti since Saturday
France24 ---
!!! Ukraine - UN aid convoy targeted by drone attacks
France24 ---
!!! Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Britain expands Hormuz mission as Starmer faces calls to quit
Russia Today ---
!!! Middle East live: Iran says all vessels can pass through Hormuz, except those at war with Tehran
France24 ---
NATO chief wants to triple money flows to corruption-plagued Ukraine – Politico
Russia Today ---
Ghana to evacuate citizens from South Africa
Russia Today ---
The war on Iran may become a turning point in the post-Cold War order
Russia Today ---
Gulf states attacked Iraq amid waning faith in US – Reuters
Russia Today ---
Deutschland über alles? The world is not ready for German rearmament
Russia Today ---
Britain expands Hormuz mission as Starmer faces calls to quit
Russia Today ---
Bail for ex-Zelensky aide set at $3.2 million as corruption case opens
Russia Today ---
Health officials raise alarm over new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Al Jazeera ---
Finland ends drone alert amid regional fears of Ukraine war spillover
Al Jazeera ---
India hikes fuel prices as Iran crisis bites
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS
Al Jazeera ---
'Never wanted nuclear weapons': Iran FM says US talks hit deadlock over uranium
WION News ---
US to restore depleted stockpiles with cheap mass-produced missiles
Russia Today ---
CIA chief makes rare Cuba visit as island runs out of oil
South China Morning Post ---
Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open
South China Morning Post ---
Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine - UN aid convoy targeted by drone attacks
France24 ---
Xi-Trump summit: The humble soybean at the heart of a trade dispute between the US and China
France24 ---
Trump touts business wins as China airs Iran, Taiwan concerns
France24 ---
At least 78 dead, 5,000 displaced in gang clashes in Haiti since Saturday
France24 ---
In Lebanon, the idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion
France24 ---
Middle East live: Iran says all vessels can pass through Hormuz, except those at war with Tehran
France24 ---
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Associated Press ---
Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active conflicts, maritime escalations, and health emergencies are creating simultaneous pressures across critical global regions with limited diplomatic momentum.
