extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military escalation in the Persian Gulf with threats to global energy infrastructure, India's nuclear mobilization, and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East create a deteriorating security environment. Domestically, severe weather emergencies require immediate civil defense response. Multiple dangerous events are actively occurring with potential for near-term regional and economic escalation.
LAST UPDATED 07-16-2026 @ 05:03AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
06:03AMLos Angeles
03:03AMLondon
11:03AMMoscow
01:03PMBeijing
06:03PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsEvents
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Mexico 16/07/2026 07:28 UTC, 10 thousand in 100km.
Altata, Sinaloa Effective 11 min ago
ok Green flood alert in Poland
Wrocław, Lower Silesia Effective 24 min ago
ok Green flood alert in Czech Republic
Roztoky, Central Bohemia Effective 24 min ago
ok Green flood alert in Austria
Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria Effective 25 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:76.397km) in New Zealand 16/07/2026 09:14 UTC, 90 thousand in MMI IV.
Te Anau, F8 Effective 33 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.162
-1.82%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
64063.04
-1.01%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07316
-1.15%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1883.75
-1.72%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
76.03
-1.57%
Coinbase
DOW
52658.64
0.29%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10478.83
-0.35%
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DAX
24872.47
-0.51%
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S&P 500
7572.4
0.38%
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Nikkei
66835.54
-2.79%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
15.86
1.21%
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Crude Oil
79.52
-0.10%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4039.2
-0.31%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52853
-0.09%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.855
2.07%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.765
1.76%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.851
1.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.925
1.32%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.642
2.25%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.662
3.71%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.423
2.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.823
4.43%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.832
0.02%
US EIA
Global financial markets demonstrate mixed but generally stable performance with modest volatility. U.S. equity indices show positive momentum, with the S&P 500 up 0.38% and DOW up 0.29%, while the Volatility Index has declined 5.03%, suggesting reduced market anxiety. However, international markets show weakness, with Japan's Nikkei declining 2.99% and European indices retreating, including DAX down 0.59% and FTSE 100 down 0.13%. Cryptocurrency markets remain stable with Bitcoin up 0.21% and Ethereum up 0.38%. A significant concern is the broad-based increase in U.S. gasoline prices across all regions, ranging from 0.02% to 4.43%, with national average regular gasoline at $3.855 per gallon. Precious metals and crude oil show minor declines, with gold down 0.41% and crude oil down 0.30%.
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
Argentina
Level 1
Saint Lucia
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Malta
Level 1
Niger
Level 4
French Guiana
Level 1
Malaysia
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
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
The international security posture reflects limited but specific areas of concern. Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to extreme risk conditions, while Nicaragua has been escalated to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status. Multiple nations maintain Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) advisories including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, and Moldova, indicating regional stability concerns that do not warrant complete travel restriction. The majority of monitored countries, including Australia, Georgia, Singapore, and others, maintain Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) status. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation warnings, indicating stable space environment conditions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Middle East live: Iran warns of attacks on regional infrastructure if US strikes
France24 ---
!!! Iran launches strikes on Gulf, even as FM visits Qatar
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US launches more Iran strikes, hits oil tanker trying to break Hormuz blockade
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Two killed in Russian missile fire on Kyiv after Ukraine-EU drone deal
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Toronto air quality to world's worst, reaches US
France24 ---
!!! Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran threatens to close more vital seaways as US renews blockade
South China Morning Post ---
Protests erupt in Ukraine as Zelensky removes defence minister, 'his most popular'
France24 ---
Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Toronto air quality to world's worst, reaches US
France24 ---
Protests against removal of popular defence minister erupt across Ukraine
France24 ---
Middle East live: Iran warns of attacks on regional infrastructure if US strikes
France24 ---
EU, Ukraine seal 'drone deal' to boost production, establish joint ventures
France24 ---
France licenses missile production in Ukraine
Russia Today ---
Bulgaria pulls out of coalition of Ukraine backers
Russia Today ---
Wagner's disinformation network across Africa: France denies asylum to insider turned whistleblower
France24 ---
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks
Al Jazeera ---
Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened
Al Jazeera ---
Iran launches strikes on Gulf, even as FM visits Qatar
Al Jazeera ---
Two killed in Russian missile fire on Kyiv after Ukraine-EU drone deal
Al Jazeera ---
Bangladesh freezes $6.19bn linked to Sheikh Hasina, family in massive crackdown
WION News ---
Pak security forces kill four terrorists, foil suicide attack in Waziristan
WION News ---
Ex-US Fed adviser gets 3 years in prison in China secrets case
South China Morning Post ---
US launches more Iran strikes, hits oil tanker trying to break Hormuz blockade
South China Morning Post ---
Iran threatens to close more vital seaways as US renews blockade
South China Morning Post ---
Gibraltar and Spain end border checks in historic UK-EU treaty
South China Morning Post ---
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
Associated Press ---
German wildfire spreads as unexploded bombs keep firefighters 1km away
South China Morning Post ---
Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto, Canada and turns its skies orange
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war ends 23-year US military presence in Iraq
Russia Today ---
Humo de incendios en Canadá y Minnesota afecta a millones en el centro-norte y el noreste de EEUU
Associated Press ---
Active military conflict between U.S. and Iranian forces is escalating alongside severe North American wildfire impacts affecting millions of civilians.
