extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military conflict between the US and Iran with strikes and missile attacks is currently occurring in the Middle East, while the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues with civilian infrastructure targeting and regional instability threatens wider destabilization. Concurrent natural disasters including tropical storm development, significant earthquakes, and volcanic unrest are creating compounding risks to civilian safety.
LAST UPDATED 07-19-2026 @ 09:00PM (CDT)World Clock
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07:00PMLondon
03:00AMMoscow
05:00AMBeijing
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The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 26 min ago ---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 9 min ago Fort Stockton, TX (Pecos County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 9 min ago Mound City, SD (Campbell County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 18 min ago Mound City, SD (Campbell County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 25 min ago Gillette, WY (Campbell County) US
Alerts
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1659
0.06%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64854
0.27%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07271
0.57%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1877.94
0.38%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
76.8
0.62%
Coinbase
DOW
52146.42
-0.77%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10600.37
0.27%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24830.98
-0.34%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7457.69
-1.01%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.77
12.19%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
83.47
2.07%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4006.6
-0.30%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52385
0.02%
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 show significant volatility with the Volatility Index rising 12.19 percent to 18.77, signaling increased market uncertainty and investor concern. Major equity indices are experiencing downward pressure, with the Nikkei declining 4.03 percent, the S&P 500 down 1.01 percent, and the DAX down 0.34 percent, while the DOW has also declined 0.77 percent. Crude oil prices have risen 2.23 percent to $83.60 per barrel, contributing to widespread gasoline price increases across all U.S. regions, with the Rocky Mountain region experiencing the largest increase of 4.43 percent. Cryptocurrency markets remain relatively stable with minor gains across major coins.
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
Slovakia
Level 1
International travel advisories reflect heightened caution in multiple regions, with Afghanistan maintaining a Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status due to ongoing security and instability concerns. Nicaragua is positioned at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status, while six countries including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova maintain Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) designations. Most other monitored locations maintain Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) status, with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently affecting Earth. The current DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating standard military readiness posture.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Four US service members killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes – Pentagon
Russia Today ---
!!! US strikes Iran, sirens heard in Kuwait, one American soldier killed in Iraq
WION News ---
!!! Iran war live: US military carries out another wave of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
!!! 2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US announces death of another service member, Jordan summons Iranian envoy over attacks
France24 ---
!!! Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan's Aqaba intercepted
France24 ---
!!! Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles
France24 ---
!!! Kuwait, Bahrain respond to Iranian attacks amid growing escalation
France24 ---
!!! Putin thanks North Korea for helping liberate Russian territory
Russia Today ---
US ready to let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium – CNN
Russia Today ---
Putin thanks North Korea for helping liberate Russian territory
Russia Today ---
Four US service members killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes – Pentagon
Russia Today ---
Russian MOD lists targets in latest Ukraine barrage
Russia Today ---
Iran war live: US military carries out another wave of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five
Al Jazeera ---
US strikes Iran, sirens heard in Kuwait, one American soldier killed in Iraq
WION News ---
Indian Embassy urges citizens to postpone Iran travel, consider leaving Tehran
WION News ---
Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
South China Morning Post ---
US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq
South China Morning Post ---
Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences
South China Morning Post ---
At least 6 dead, 21 injured after 2 earthquakes hit Peru
South China Morning Post ---
2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces evacuations, burns homes in Var
France24 ---
US announces death of another service member, Jordan summons Iranian envoy over attacks
France24 ---
Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan's Aqaba intercepted
France24 ---
Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles
France24 ---
Kuwait, Bahrain respond to Iranian attacks amid growing escalation
France24 ---
Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Associated Press ---
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Associated Press ---
Multiple concurrent military conflicts and escalating US-Iran engagement are creating an unstable global security environment with active casualties and expanding regional involvement.
