extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active global crises—including escalating Ukraine conflict, regional military tensions, humanitarian emergencies, and severe weather in North America—create a dangerous but not imminent threat environment with no immediate risk to US civilians within 24-48 hours.
LAST UPDATED 07-02-2026 @ 09:32AM (CDT)World Clock
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Alerts
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1612
4.81%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
61829.99
3.12%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07489
3.80%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1707.68
6.22%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
81.06
4.76%
Coinbase
DOW
52684.59
0.73%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10648.03
1.62%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25628.69
2.35%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7530.55
0.63%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
68733.15
-2.47%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
15.88
-4.28%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
67.77
-1.18%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4147.3
1.59%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52985
0.60%
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
Cryptocurrency markets displayed broad strength with Solana up 2.83%, Cardano up 2.67%, Ethereum up 2.20%, and Bitcoin up 1.81%. Traditional equity markets showed weakness with the S&P 500 down 0.22%, the DOW down 0.03%, and the Nikkei down 2.47%, while European indices remained positive with the DAX up 0.60% and FTSE 100 up 0.43%. Commodity markets declined with crude oil down 1.57% and gasoline prices down across most US regions, while the Volatility Index increased slightly to 16.7. Overall, markets reflect modest uncertainty with divergence between digital assets and traditional equities.
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
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
Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status, the highest travel advisory level. Nicaragua is at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Six nations are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) including Spain, Cuba, Togo, Eswatini, Cameroon, and Moldova. Space weather conditions remain benign with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events reported. The current DEFCON level is 5 (GREEN), indicating no elevated military threat posture. Most assessed nations remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), reflecting a generally stable geopolitical environment.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ukraine: Russia pounds Kyiv in massive drone, missile strike
France24 ---
!!! Kyiv residents reel after largest Russian attack on city kills at least 13
France24 ---
!!! Gaza marks 1,000 days of war. Palestinians there face an uncertain future
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Venezuela faces post-quake medical crisis as threat of infections looms
South China Morning Post ---
!!! A week after the earthquakes, Venezuela still searches for its thousands missing
France24 ---
!!! In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises
Al Jazeera ---
!!! 37 students missing in Nigeria after yet another jihadist kidnapping
France24 ---
!!! Dozens of students missing after Nigerian school attack
Russia Today ---
!!! Hundreds of doctors killed or missing in Sudan war – report
Russia Today ---
!!! Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR Congo
France24 ---
!!! Trump sees progress as US and Iran hold talks in Qatar
South China Morning Post ---
PM Modi, PM Takaichi announce defence agreement, naval exercises
WION News ---
From AI to defence: What are the MoCs that PM Modi and Takaichi signed
WION News ---
Gaza marks 1,000 days of war. Palestinians there face an uncertain future
South China Morning Post ---
Venezuela faces post-quake medical crisis as threat of infections looms
South China Morning Post ---
Trump sees progress as US and Iran hold talks in Qatar
South China Morning Post ---
Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, was not using Iran-approved route: Iranian state TV
South China Morning Post ---
In the AI era, US-China competition hinges on who can adapt faster
South China Morning Post ---
A week after the earthquakes, Venezuela still searches for its thousands missing
France24 ---
Ukraine's attacks forcing 'Russians to realise the war is really happening'
France24 ---
Algerians vote in parliamentary elections overshadowed by candidate bans
France24 ---
Danish Refugee Council on importance of coordinated response to Ebola, wider humanitarian crisis
France24 ---
37 students missing in Nigeria after yet another jihadist kidnapping
France24 ---
Ukraine: Russia pounds Kyiv in massive drone, missile strike
France24 ---
Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR Congo
France24 ---
French race to get hold of air conditioning as yet another heatwave looms
France24 ---
As hospitals saturate, earthquakes lay bare frailty of Venezuela's health system
France24 ---
Kyiv residents reel after largest Russian attack on city kills at least 13
France24 ---
Thousands return to Malawi to escape South Africa's xenophobic violence
France24 ---
Why the Alaska understandings no longer matter
Russia Today ---
Washington thinks it can fix Libya. It may be about to break it again instead
Russia Today ---
Hundreds of doctors killed or missing in Sudan war – report
Russia Today ---
Italy blocking NATO pledge to Ukraine – media
Russia Today ---
Dozens of students missing after Nigerian school attack
Russia Today ---
Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steam
Al Jazeera ---
A Palestinian home inside a cage
Al Jazeera ---
Billions flow between EU institutions and Israel, despite Gaza genocide
Al Jazeera ---
In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises
Al Jazeera ---
Active warfare in Ukraine, regional conflicts in Africa and Middle East, natural disasters in Venezuela and Pacific region, and deteriorating US-China trade relations present multifaceted global security and humanitarian challenges.
