extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military conflict between the United States and Iran, characterized as a 'full-scale war' with threats to the critical Strait of Hormuz and global energy supplies, combined with ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict and major power military positioning, presents significant near-term escalation risks requiring elevated preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 07-21-2026 @ 10:00PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
11:00PMLos Angeles
08:00PMLondon
04:00AMMoscow
06:00AMBeijing
11:00AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 2 min ago Denton, MD (Caroline County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 21 min ago Denton, MD (Caroline County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 22 min ago Algonquin, MD (Dorchester County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 27 min ago Charlotte, TN (Dickson County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 31 min ago Ashland City, TN (Cheatham County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Denton, MD
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 29 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
advi Flood Advisory
Rifle, CO
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
warn Flash Flood Warning
Blanding, UT
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
warn Flash Flood Warning
Scottsville, KY
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:60.814km) in Chile 22/07/2026 02:03 UTC, 160 thousand in 100km.
Cuya, Arica y Parinacota Region Effective 36 min ago
watc M 4.7 - 12 km SE of Cuya, Chile
Cuya, Arica y Parinacota Region Effective 57 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1743
0.52%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
66258.34
-0.39%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07338
0.04%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1928.07
-0.05%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
78.07
-0.03%
Coinbase
DOW
52224.64
0.74%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10585.91
0.58%
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DAX
25011.35
0.66%
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S&P 500
7509.2
0.89%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
67511.12
1.93%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.05
-8.58%
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Crude Oil
85.11
0.91%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4133
1.39%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52435
-0.02%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.001
3.79%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.924
4.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.011
4.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.098
4.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.791
4.09%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.78
3.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.588
4.82%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.956
3.48%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.983
3.13%
US EIA
U.S. equity markets demonstrated strength with the S&P 500 gaining 0.89%, the DOW Index rising 0.74%, and the Nikkei surging 1.93%, while the Volatility Index declined 8.58% indicating reduced market anxiety. Cryptocurrency markets remained volatile with Bitcoin declining 0.39% to $66,258 and Ethereum down 0.05% to $1,928. Commodity prices were mixed, with crude oil rising 0.91% to $85.11 and gold advancing 1.39% to $4,133. Most significantly, U.S. gasoline prices increased across all regions by 3.2% to 4.8%, with national average prices now at $4.00 per gallon and regional prices ranging from $3.59 to $4.98 per gallon.
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
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Argentina
Level 1
Saint Lucia
Level 2
Eswatini
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Malta
Level 1
Niger
Level 4
French Guiana
Level 1
Malaysia
Level 1
Federated States of Micronesia
Level 1
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
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
International travel advisories reflect significant regional security concerns. Afghanistan remains at the highest alert level (Level 4: Do Not Travel) due to ongoing instability, while Nicaragua is designated Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) indicating substantial risks. Six countries are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova. The majority of monitored nations remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Space weather conditions remain stable with no current geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events reported.
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Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods, escalating trade war
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Canada evaluating 'all options' after fresh US tariffs threat
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South African leader pledges billions to tackle water crisis
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Iran thanks Jordanians for help targeting US forces
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Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada
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Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific
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UN says nearly 150 migrants are dead or missing off West Africa in separate incidents
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Sustained US-Iran military operations are escalating without diplomatic resolution, while maritime energy threats and multi-regional conflicts create compounding security risks.
