extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global geopolitical tensions across Iran, Ukraine, and Haiti, combined with significant domestic energy market volatility and natural hazards, present medium-term risks requiring elevated monitoring and preparedness. No imminent threats to U.S. civilian infrastructure are currently evident, but multiple developing situations warrant sustained attention.
LAST UPDATED 05-12-2026 @ 05:33AM (CDT)World Clock
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
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Bitcoin (BTC)
80854.24
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
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Ethereum (ETH)
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-2.10%
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Solana (SOL)
95.71
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DOW
49704.47
0.19%
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FTSE 100
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DAX
24146.83
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S&P 500
7412.84
0.19%
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Nikkei
62742.57
0.52%
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Volatility Index
18.9
2.83%
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Crude Oil
101.61
3.61%
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Gold
4707.4
-0.45%
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DOW Futures
49726
-0.13%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.452
7.98%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.251
7.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.378
7.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.42
7.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.113
7.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.399
13.26%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.902
6.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.359
8.54%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.583
3.16%
US EIA
United States energy markets are experiencing significant volatility with gasoline prices surging across all regions. The Midwest region shows the most extreme increase at 13.26%, while other regions experience increases between 6-8%, indicating nationwide inflationary pressure on fuel costs. Crude oil prices have risen 1.39%, directly contributing to gasoline inflation. The Volatility Index increased 6.92%, indicating broader market uncertainty and investor caution. Cryptocurrency markets experienced declines across major holdings with Ethereum down 1.27%, Cardano down 1.07%, and Solana down 0.80%, while traditional U.S. stock markets showed resilience with modest gains in the S&P 500 (+0.19%), DOW (+0.19%), and international markets showing similar stability.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
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
Rwanda
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
Iceland
Level 1
Jordan
Level 3
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
United States State Department travel advisories reflect multiple regions requiring heightened awareness. Afghanistan remains at the highest alert level (Level 4: Do Not Travel) due to ongoing security and safety concerns. Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating serious and widespread risks to travelers. Five countries—Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Rwanda—are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), reflecting moderate regional concerns. Eleven countries including Australia, Georgia, Singapore, and Latvia maintain Level 1 status with normal precautions recommended. No space weather events including geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation storms are currently occurring.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Starving on the front lines: Food supply in crisis as Ukraine fights Russia
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war
Associated Press ---
!!! Global energy crisis highlights meagre oil buffers in developing world
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Trump to meet Xi Jinping: Will there be straight talk on Taiwan?
WION News ---
!!! EU sanctions Russian officials over abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children
France24 ---
'public doesn't believe you can lead': Starmer rocked by first MP resignation
WION News ---
Trump to meet Xi Jinping: Will there be straight talk on Taiwan?
WION News ---
Israel pushes ahead with Eichmann-style tribunal for October 7 attackers
South China Morning Post ---
South Korea cautious on blaming Iran for ship strike ahead of US-China summit
South China Morning Post ---
California mayor resigns, will plead guilty to acting as a China agent
South China Morning Post ---
US tells banks to flag suspected Iranian money-laundering networks
South China Morning Post ---
Israeli soldiers jailed for desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
South China Morning Post ---
China deepens footprint at AI conference despite NeurIPS dispute, US tensions
South China Morning Post ---
EU sanctions Russian officials over abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children
France24 ---
Pressure mounts on British PM Starmer to quit after crushing election losses
France24 ---
Starmer announces plans to fully nationalise British Steel
France24 ---
France arrests Tunisian suspected of planning 'jihad-inspired' attack in Paris
France24 ---
Another NATO state urges Ukraine to control its drones
Russia Today ---
Putin believes Ukraine conflict heading towards end
Russia Today ---
Maximum pressure, minimum victory: How the US lost the momentum in Iran
Russia Today ---
Starmer to face split cabinet as demands for his resignation mount
Al Jazeera ---
Palestine weekly wrap: Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank villages
Al Jazeera ---
Starving on the front lines: Food supply in crisis as Ukraine fights Russia
Al Jazeera ---
Global energy crisis highlights meagre oil buffers in developing world
Al Jazeera ---
US moves to release more oil stockpiles under IEA agreement
Al Jazeera ---
Israel approves law on public trials, death penalty for October 7 detainees
Al Jazeera ---
California ex-mayor admits acting as agent of China, US authorities say
Al Jazeera ---
Lebanese in south refuse to flee again despite escalating Israeli strikes
Al Jazeera ---
Last passengers from hantavirus-hit ship evacuated; American tests positive
Al Jazeera ---
Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war
Associated Press ---
Aid group says Libyan-linked vessels fired on a migrant rescue ship in the Mediterranean
Associated Press ---
Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring
Associated Press ---
Multiple concurrent crises—Iran-US military escalation, Ukraine war deterioration, China-US Taiwan tensions, and a critical global energy shortage—present immediate regional and global security risks.
