extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple dangerous escalations are occurring simultaneously across Middle East, Ukraine, and maritime regions with potential for rapid deterioration within days or weeks. Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, energy supply disruptions, and active military threats create significant near-term risks to global stability and US civilian interests.
LAST UPDATED 07-22-2026 @ 05:00PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
06:00PMLos Angeles
03:00PMLondon
11:00PMMoscow
01:00AMBeijing
06:00AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 4 min ago Leonardtown, MD (Saint Mary's County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Dillon, MT
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 45 min
watc Flood Watch
Yanceyville, NC
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 8 hr
watc Flood Watch
Sparta, NC
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 60 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Leonardtown, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 45 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.7 - 6 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
Maria Antonia, Guánica Effective 38 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:35km) in Kermadec Islands, New Zealand 22/07/2026 20:07 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
--- Effective 50 min ago
watc M 3.3 - 79 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
San Antonio, Aguadilla Effective 58 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1744
0.58%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
65910.64
-0.91%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07268
-0.91%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1927.68
-0.07%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
77.82
-0.35%
Coinbase
DOW
52218.58
-0.01%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10716.97
1.24%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25155.41
0.58%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7498.96
-0.14%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66115.6
-0.18%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
16.64
-2.40%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
86.41
2.45%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4135.3
1.44%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52512
0.13%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.001
3.79%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.924
4.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.011
4.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.098
4.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.791
4.09%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.78
3.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.588
4.82%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.956
3.48%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.983
3.13%
US EIA
Market activity reflects mixed performance with significant disruption in energy sector pricing. U.S. gasoline prices show substantial increases across all regions, rising between 3.2% and 4.8%, with national average reaching $4.001 per gallon—likely driven by tropical cyclone threat concerns impacting Gulf Coast refinery operations. Crude oil is up 2.45% to $86.41 per barrel. Cryptocurrency markets are predominantly negative with Bitcoin down 0.91% to $65,910.64 and Dogecoin down 0.91% to $0.0727. Major equity indices show slight declines: S&P 500 down 0.14%, DOW down 0.01%, and Nikkei down 0.18%, while European markets show modest gains (FTSE 100 up 1.24%, DAX up 0.58%). Gold prices increased 1.44% to $4,135.30, suggesting investor risk-aversion positioning. Volatility Index declined 2.40% to 16.64.
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
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Argentina
Level 1
Saint Lucia
Level 2
Eswatini
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Malta
Level 1
Niger
Level 4
French Guiana
Level 1
Malaysia
Level 1
Federated States of Micronesia
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
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
International travel advisories indicate several areas of concern requiring elevated caution. Afghanistan remains at Level 4 Do Not Travel status, representing the highest concern level. Nicaragua has been escalated to Level 3 Reconsider Travel status. Multiple countries maintain Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution advisories including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova. The majority of monitored countries remain at Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions, including major allies such as Australia and Georgia. Space weather monitoring indicates no current geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia strikes Ukrainian military targets in Odessa Region – MOD
Russia Today ---
!!! Who is Mikhailo Drapaty, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?
France24 ---
!!! Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridges, power plants over ship attacks
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Death toll from blast at Indian hydroelectric project rises to 20 people
Al Jazeera ---
!!! 'Unprecedented': France records 5,764 excess deaths during June-July heatwave period
France24 ---
!!! US to announce landmark deal allowing Saudis to enrich nuclear fuel, reports say
France24 ---
!!! EU facing revolt over new Russia sanctions – FT
Russia Today ---
!!! Mounting violence in Mali poses threat to military-led government
France24 ---
!!! India: Youth-led 'Cockroach' protests increase pressure on Modi's government
France24 ---
!!! Water cannon deployed at India education system protests
Al Jazeera ---
!!! War on Iran: Hegseth wants $70B more to keep fighting
Al Jazeera ---
Exclusive: In Syria's Kurdish-majority city Kobane, postwar integration efforts get under way
France24 ---
Who is Mikhailo Drapaty, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?
France24 ---
'Unprecedented': France records 5,764 excess deaths during June-July heatwave period
France24 ---
US to announce landmark deal allowing Saudis to enrich nuclear fuel, reports say
France24 ---
Two foreign jihadists arrested in Nigeria for helping local terror groups
France24 ---
Mounting violence in Mali poses threat to military-led government
France24 ---
India: Youth-led 'Cockroach' protests increase pressure on Modi's government
France24 ---
Indian students vow to continue 'cockroach movement' protests despite crackdown
France24 ---
EU facing revolt over new Russia sanctions – FT
Russia Today ---
Russia strikes Ukrainian military targets in Odessa Region – MOD
Russia Today ---
Hamas names new leader as Gaza war grinds on – who is he?
Russia Today ---
Water cannon deployed at India education system protests
Al Jazeera ---
Death toll from blast at Indian hydroelectric project rises to 20 people
Al Jazeera ---
War on Iran: Hegseth wants $70B more to keep fighting
Al Jazeera ---
Proposed US-Saudi nuclear energy deal: What we know so far
Al Jazeera ---
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridges, power plants over ship attacks
Al Jazeera ---
Zelenskyy sacks Syrskii: How many generals have Ukraine, Russia fired?
Al Jazeera ---
Protesters, police clash near Jantar Mantar; cops injured, tear gas fired
WION News ---
US will bomb bridge, power plant if Iran attacks ships in Hormuz: Trump
WION News ---
Salman backs student protests, urges reforms without political interference
WION News ---
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridge or power plant after Hormuz attacks
South China Morning Post ---
Why China is rapidly expanding its land trade routes to Central Asia
South China Morning Post ---
Trump vows to help Lebanon pursue peace with Israel
South China Morning Post ---
Zelensky sacks Ukraine army chief Syrsky after days of protests
South China Morning Post ---
Suspect in German mass shooting kills himself in jail
South China Morning Post ---
As Iran war drags on, China keeps tight grip on fuel exports despite eased curbs
South China Morning Post ---
Carney says he and Trump will intensify trade negotiations after US imposes 50% tariffs
Associated Press ---
Trump will attend the dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East
Associated Press ---
Trump approves Saudi nuclear deal that could allow uranium enrichment, AP sources say
South China Morning Post ---
US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple critical global security, conflict, and health crises are simultaneously escalating across Ukraine, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia with significant regional and international implications.
