extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple regional conflicts and geopolitical tensions are developing globally, including active warfare in Ukraine, Iran's leadership transition, Venezuela's humanitarian crisis, and armed insurgency in West Africa. Localized weather threats affect the US Gulf and Midwest regions with moderate seismic activity in the Pacific. These developments present medium-to-long-term risks rather than imminent threats to US civilian safety.
LAST UPDATED 07-04-2026 @ 12:31noon (CDT)World Clock
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01:31PMLos Angeles
10:31AMLondon
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01:31AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsok Cardano (ADA) is up 9.348915%, currently at 0.1965
Effective 56 min ago ---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 3 min ago Lonoke, AR (Lonoke County) US
warn Typhoon Warning
Effective 4 min ago Umatac Village, UM () GU
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago Fort Scott, KS (Bourbon County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago McPherson, KS (McPherson County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Lonoke, AR
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 44 min
watc Coastal Flood Watch
Chalan Pago-Ordot Village, CP
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 14 hr
warn Typhoon Warning
Umatac Village, UM
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 14 hr
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Fort Scott, KS
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 29 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
McPherson, KS
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 44 min
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Off Coast Of Central America 04/07/2026 16:07 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
--- Effective 46 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1965
9.35%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
62847.93
0.52%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07856
1.41%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1788.07
1.82%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
82.25
-0.04%
Coinbase
DOW
52900.07
1.14%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10679.03
0.25%
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DAX
25779.31
0.78%
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S&P 500
7483.24
0.00%
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Nikkei
69744.07
1.47%
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Volatility Index
15.81
-2.11%
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Crude Oil
68.78
0.13%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4187.3
1.49%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
53162
-0.04%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.831
-2.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.742
-0.93%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.855
-2.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.915
-2.49%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.605
0.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.625
-2.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.321
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.715
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.919
-2.73%
US EIA
Global financial markets demonstrate positive momentum with major indices showing gains across key exchanges. The DOW rose 1.14% to 52,900.07, while the S&P 500 and Nikkei both posted gains of approximately 1.47%, indicating broad-based equity strength. Cryptocurrency markets are performing well, with Cardano (ADA) surging 9.35% and Ethereum (ETH) advancing 1.82%, though Bitcoin (BTC) showed modest gains of 0.52%. Precious metals are strengthening with gold up 1.49% at $4,187.30 per ounce, suggesting investor demand for safe-haven assets. U.S. gasoline prices continue declining across most regions with decreases ranging from 2.1% to 3.4%, with the exception of the Lower Atlantic region showing a slight 0.64% increase.
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
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
Pakistan
Level 3
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Canada
Level 1
International travel advisories remain largely stable with Afghanistan maintaining a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' designation due to persistent security concerns. Nicaragua is rated Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' reflecting ongoing political and civil unrest. Seven countries are designated Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova, indicating regional instability or safety concerns. The majority of nations maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status including major allies such as Australia, Georgia, Singapore, and members of the European Union. Space weather conditions remain nominal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or significant solar radiation events currently affecting Earth.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivk
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
Associated Press ---
!!! New wave of coordinated rebel attacks hits Mali
France24 ---
!!! Mali insurgents attack multiple towns and a prison, army says
France24 ---
!!! Iran issues stark warning to UK, France over Strait of Hormuz military plan
WION News ---
Rebel attacks in northern Mali: Some targets meant as 'diversions', expert says
France24 ---
New wave of coordinated rebel attacks hits Mali
France24 ---
Mali government says rebels attacking northern towns
France24 ---
Iran holds funeral for Ali Khamenei: Attendees 'hardline factions' of society, specialist says
France24 ---
Zelensky denies Russian capture of key eastern city
France24 ---
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
Associated Press ---
Mali insurgents attack multiple towns and a prison, army says
France24 ---
Foreign rescue workers help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims
France24 ---
Kiev targets Moscow with drones after major battlefield loss
Russia Today ---
Nabatieh recovery begins amid ongoing southern Lebanon tensions
Al Jazeera ---
Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivk
Al Jazeera ---
Iran issues stark warning to UK, France over Strait of Hormuz military plan
WION News ---
Europe has replaced most US cuts within Nato, top commander says
South China Morning Post ---
Trump, Netanyahu agree to meet amid reports of shifting US bases to Negev
WION News ---
Heatwave upends Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids
South China Morning Post ---
Active conflicts in Ukraine, Mali, and the Middle East combined with regional tensions create a complex global security environment with several flashpoints showing escalation potential.
