extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active military escalations in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, combined with Venezuela's humanitarian crisis and Strait of Hormuz disruption, create a deteriorating security environment with elevated near-term risks despite stable conditions in the continental United States.
LAST UPDATED 06-29-2026 @ 09:32AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
10:32AMLos Angeles
07:32AMLondon
03:32PMMoscow
05:32PMBeijing
10:32PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago Glyndon, MN (Clay County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 19 min ago Wheaton, MN (Traverse County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 41 min ago Wheaton, MN (Traverse County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 6 min ago Louisville, IL (Clay County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 47 min ago Nahunta, GA (Brantley County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Glyndon, MN
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 57 min
warn Flood Warning
Louisville, IL
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 16 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
watc Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Ortonville, MN
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Lake Bluff, IL
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 8 hr
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 3.4 - 257 km W of Port Orford, Oregon
257 km W of Port Orford, Oregon Effective 54 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1452
1.18%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
59968.02
0.83%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07296
-0.07%
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Ethereum (ETH)
1579.05
0.61%
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Solana (SOL)
73.93
3.72%
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DOW
52179.1
0.58%
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FTSE 100
10506.78
-0.01%
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DAX
24711.84
0.16%
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S&P 500
7414.75
0.83%
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Nikkei
69468.11
0.15%
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Volatility Index
18.19
-1.19%
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Crude Oil
70.26
1.49%
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Gold
4056.8
-0.96%
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DOW Futures
52446
0.45%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.914
-3.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.777
-3.48%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.952
-3.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.015
-3.02%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.582
-3.84%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.723
-3.57%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.437
-2.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.845
-6.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.057
-3.29%
US EIA
Global financial markets show modest mixed performance with slight declines in major equity indices. The DOW, S&P 500, and FTSE 100 experienced minor downward movements between -0.05% and -0.23%, while the DAX and Nikkei showed slight gains. Cryptocurrency markets performed positively, with Solana leading gains at +2.16%, followed by Cardano at +0.84% and Bitcoin at +0.67%. Crude oil prices rose 1.40% to $70.20 per barrel, while gold declined 0.85% to $4,061.50. U.S. gasoline prices across all regions declined significantly, ranging from -2.4% to -6.3%, reflecting easing fuel costs.
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
Kuwait
Level 3
Oman
Level 3
Venezuela
Level 3
Russia
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
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
Ireland
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 3
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Uganda
Level 4
Cyprus
Level 1
Lebanon
Level 1
International travel advisories indicate elevated concerns in specific regions requiring either reconsideration or avoidance of travel. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status as the highest alert designation. Three nations—Nicaragua, Kuwait, and Oman—carry Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisories. Additional Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' designations apply to Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Eswatini, and Togo. The U.S. DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating no immediate military threat. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or elevated solar radiation.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Israel triggers huge explosion in southern Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US airstrikes again hit Iran as Tehran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, further imperiling interim deal
Associated Press ---
!!! Russia-Ukraine war: Why has Putin rejected limits on long-range strikes?
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Venezuela's earthquakes death toll nears 1,500, tens of thousands still missing
France24 ---
!!! Heatwave causes 1,000 excess deaths in France Temperatures rose above 40C in parts of the country, officials said
Russia Today ---
!!! Russia is facing huge fuel crisis. Here's why
WION News ---
!!! Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route as interim deal tested
South China Morning Post ---
Israeli attack in Gaza kills three, including a child
Al Jazeera ---
Nigerians return home after fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Al Jazeera ---
Russia-Ukraine war: Why has Putin rejected limits on long-range strikes?
Al Jazeera ---
Australia and Vanuatu sign deal to block foreign military bases
Al Jazeera ---
China slaps export controls on dozens of Japanese entities
Al Jazeera ---
Venezuela rescuers race against the clock to find more survivors
Al Jazeera ---
Israel triggers huge explosion in southern Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
Russia is facing huge fuel crisis. Here's why
WION News ---
Iran and Oman hold first joint committee meeting on Strait of Hormuz management
WION News ---
Thousands of foreign nationals leave South Africa ahead of June 30 'deadline'
France24 ---
China, EU commerce ministers meet amid widening trade imbalance
France24 ---
Venezuela: Mother and baby among earthquake survivors as rescue time runs out
France24 ---
Israel says detonates Hezbollah tunnel, strikes south Lebanon
France24 ---
US says Iran talks to resume after both sides agree to halt strikes
France24 ---
Paris mortuaries overwhelmed as France counts victims of devastating heatwave
France24 ---
Venezuela's earthquakes death toll nears 1,500, tens of thousands still missing
France24 ---
NATO nation willing to accept Ukrainian drone danger – foreign minister
Russia Today ---
Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route as interim deal tested
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine drones ignite Russian refinery as Putin acknowledges fuel shortages
South China Morning Post ---
Turkish police detain dozens at Istanbul Gay Pride event, defying ban
South China Morning Post ---
France sees 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
South China Morning Post ---
Iran strikes American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait amid US offensive
South China Morning Post ---
For an Africa seeking growth, China is proving a reliable partner
South China Morning Post ---
US airstrikes again hit Iran as Tehran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, further imperiling interim deal
Associated Press ---
Greece bets on space technology to contain wildfires in a global first
Associated Press ---
Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
Associated Press ---
Burkina Faso rompe relaciones diplomáticas con Francia, antes un aliado clave
Associated Press ---
Largest wildfire in the US burns through forests in Utah
Associated Press ---
4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains, Kentucky governor says
Associated Press ---
Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430
Associated Press ---
Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
Associated Press ---
Active military conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, combined with major natural disasters and economic crises, demand heightened civil defense preparedness.
