extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple concurrent threats—escalating Middle Eastern military operations, ongoing Ukraine conflict, significant natural disasters, and elevated market volatility—create a complex threat environment requiring increased civilian preparedness. The medium-term risk trajectory warrants heightened situational awareness across geopolitical, environmental, and economic domains.
LAST UPDATED 07-24-2026 @ 05:31AM (CDT)World Clock
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Events
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1669
-0.77%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64964.43
-0.13%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.06977
0.88%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1883.73
0.36%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
75.48
-0.46%
Coinbase
DOW
51711.65
-0.97%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10682.37
0.41%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24969.05
0.83%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7408.3
-1.21%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
64611.15
-2.73%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.77
0.37%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
89.59
-2.82%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4060.8
0.26%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52163
0.52%
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
Global equity markets show mixed performance with the Nikkei experiencing the most significant decline at -2.73%, followed by the S&P 500 at -1.21% and the DOW at -0.97%. Cryptocurrency markets are mixed, with Dogecoin gaining 0.82% while Cardano and Solana both declined. A notable concern is the sharp increase in US gasoline prices across all regions, ranging from 3.2% to 4.8%, with Gulf Coast prices rising 4.82% despite crude oil declining 3.30%. Gold remains stable with a slight 0.16% gain. European markets (FTSE 100 and DAX) show gains, suggesting regional divergence in market sentiment.
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
Belgium
Level 2
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
Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory, representing the highest travel risk designation. Nicaragua is at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status. Eight countries are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution,' including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, Moldova, and Belgium. Most other monitored nations maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status. No geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation threats are currently active, indicating stable space weather conditions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Heavy explosions as US pounds Iranian city (VIDEOS)
Russia Today ---
!!! Renewed US-Iran strikes: Is a major war looming?
Russia Today ---
!!! US launches 13th night of strikes as Iran warns of escalation in the Gulf
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for Red Sea attacks as oil surges over US$100
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Middle East live: US launches new strikes on Iran as oil prices skyrocket
France24 ---
!!! Trump threatens Iran and Houthi rebels with 'major military punishment'
France24 ---
!!! Russia strikes Ukrainian military targets in Odessa Region – MOD
Russia Today ---
!!! Israel bombs Gaza after displacement orders, kills two Palestinians
Al Jazeera ---
!!! France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfires sweep western Europe
France24 ---
!!! Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy
France24 ---
Russia strikes Ukrainian military targets in Odessa Region – MOD
Russia Today ---
Heavy explosions as US pounds Iranian city (VIDEOS)
Russia Today ---
US withholding $400 million in Ukraine military aid – senator
Russia Today ---
20 dead and 5 missing in India tunnel collapse
Russia Today ---
Renewed US-Iran strikes: Is a major war looming?
Russia Today ---
Trillion dollar US defence bill would deepen military ties with Israel
Al Jazeera ---
As oil soars, experts watch Red Sea tankers for clarity on Houthi blockade
Al Jazeera ---
US launches 13th night of strikes as Iran warns of escalation in the Gulf
Al Jazeera ---
Trump imposes new double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
Al Jazeera ---
Israel bombs Gaza after displacement orders, kills two Palestinians
Al Jazeera ---
Iran rejected a peace deal proposed by Trump and conveyed by Iraq, claims report
WION News ---
Cloudbursts, flash floods batter J&K; army rescues stranded villagers
WION News ---
UN leader candidates pitch visions to save world body in crisis
South China Morning Post ---
Trump throws newly signed Saudi nuclear deal into doubt with Israel recognition demand
South China Morning Post ---
As the West finds common cause, China prepares for the worst
South China Morning Post ---
Iran war: Chinese tanker passes Red Sea choke point despite Houthi blockade
South China Morning Post ---
Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for Red Sea attacks as oil surges over US$100
South China Morning Post ---
EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets
South China Morning Post ---
On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion question
South China Morning Post ---
Middle East live: US launches new strikes on Iran as oil prices skyrocket
France24 ---
Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at Russian e-commerce giant's warehouse near Saint Petersburg
France24 ---
France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfires sweep western Europe
France24 ---
Trump threatens Iran and Houthi rebels with 'major military punishment'
France24 ---
Trump announces double digit tariffs on 60 countries over forced labour concerns
France24 ---
Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties
France24 ---
Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy
France24 ---
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on Riyadh normalising relations with Israel
France24 ---
'A recipe for disaster': France's dry southwest struggles to contain wildfire
France24 ---
Active military escalation in the Middle East, ongoing Ukraine conflict, emerging health crisis, natural disasters, and economic disruption present a complex threat landscape requiring coordinated response.
