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A major active conflict is occurring across the Middle East involving the US, Israel, and Iran with confirmed casualties, critical infrastructure damage, and global energy disruptions. Senior officials from multiple nations have committed to continued military escalation while diplomatic pathways remain closed.
LAST UPDATED 03-02-2026 @ 01:39PM (CST)
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Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Somalia: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 55512 years ago---
extr Iran: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 55485 years ago---
extr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6181 years ago---
extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago---
extr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 294 years ago---
extr North Korea: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
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Events
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Financial
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Cardano (ADA)
0.281
2.74%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2038.77
5.11%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09577
4.26%
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Solana (SOL)
87.68
4.88%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
68958.71
4.85%
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S&P 500
6900.46
0.31%
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DOW
49061.85
0.17%
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FTSE 100
10780.11
-1.20%
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Nikkei
58057.24
-1.35%
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DAX
24638
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Volatility Index
20.59
3.68%
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Gold
5343
1.81%
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Crude Oil
71.12
6.12%
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DOW Futures
49052
0.11%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.937
0.44%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.834
0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.852
0.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.962
-0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.675
-0.30%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.532
2.01%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.662
-2.74%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.111
1.63%
US EIA
Global equity markets experienced modest declines with the DAX falling 2.00%, the Nikkei declining 1.35%, and the DOW dropping 1.05%. Cryptocurrency markets also declined, with Ethereum down 0.42% and Solana down 0.91%, though Bitcoin remained stable at a 0.25% gain. Commodity markets showed notable strength, with crude oil surging 8.58% and gold rising 3.36%. Regional gasoline prices showed mixed performance, with the West Coast up 1.63% and the Gulf Coast up 2.01%.
International travel advisories reflect ongoing regional stability with three countries maintaining Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status: Ukraine, Mali, and Somalia. Three countries are classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel): Trinidad and Tobago, Mauritania, and Nicaragua. Approximately 15 additional countries remain at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), including Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Egypt, and Mainland China, reflecting persistent regional security and stability concerns.