extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active US-Iran military engagement with significant escalation risk, concurrent Russian offensive operations in Ukraine, devastating natural disasters, and elevated market volatility create a complex security environment requiring heightened civilian awareness and preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 07-18-2026 @ 06:31PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
07:31PMLos Angeles
04:31PMLondon
12:31AMMoscow
02:31AMBeijing
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The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 10 min ago ---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Lake Latonka, PA (Mercer County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Silver City, NM (Grant County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Lincoln, MT (Lewis and Clark County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Emporium, PA (Cameron County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Small Craft Advisory
Kodiak Station, AK
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM County
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Sand Point, AK
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Sand Point, AK
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
King Cove, AK
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1668
-0.24%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64776.56
1.38%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07246
-0.08%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1861.63
1.12%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
75.49
0.68%
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
81.78
4.47%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4018.8
0.67%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52375
-0.78%
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
Financial markets demonstrate significant volatility with the Volatility Index rising 12.19 percent, indicating heightened investor uncertainty. Major U.S. equity indices declined notably, with the Nikkei down 4.03 percent, the S&P 500 declining 1.01 percent, and the DOW decreasing 0.77 percent. Cryptocurrency markets performed better with Bitcoin and Ethereum each gaining over 1.2 percent. Crude oil increased 4.47 percent, driving corresponding increases in gasoline prices across all U.S. regions, with the Midwest region experiencing the largest increase at 3.71 percent and the Rocky Mountain region at 4.43 percent. Gold prices increased modestly at 0.67 percent.
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
Chad
Level 1
International travel advisories reflect varying threat levels across global destinations. Afghanistan maintains the most severe advisory at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to extreme security concerns. Nicaragua is designated Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Six nations hold Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) status including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova. The majority of reviewed nations remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) including Australia, Singapore, Georgia, Latvia, Paraguay, Bhutan, and the Kyrgyz Republic. Space weather indices show normal conditions with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events. The current DEFCON level remains at 5 (GREEN), indicating normal peacetime military operations status.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! 2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Power, desalination plants hit in Kuwait
France24 ---
!!! Plumes of smoke rise over Kuwait after repeated Iranian attacks
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Canada to evacuate Ontario community as wildfire smoke chokes US
South China Morning Post ---
2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
Canada to evacuate Ontario community as wildfire smoke chokes US
South China Morning Post ---
US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador
South China Morning Post ---
Chemical tanker seized off Yemen coast in suspected Somali pirate hijack
South China Morning Post ---
Power, desalination plants hit in Kuwait
France24 ---
Malian army convoy ambushed by rebels north of Gao
France24 ---
New Delhi asks ship owners not to send Indian sailors to Hormuz
Russia Today ---
Two US service members killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes – Pentagon
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drones deliberately targeted Russian civilians in deadly warehouse attack – survivor
Russia Today ---
Israeli attacks on residential areas in Gaza kill eight
Al Jazeera ---
Damage visible at Iran bridges and water plant after US attacks
Al Jazeera ---
US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan
Al Jazeera ---
Armed groups attack Malian military convoy in Gao region
Al Jazeera ---
Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid
Al Jazeera ---
Plumes of smoke rise over Kuwait after repeated Iranian attacks
Al Jazeera ---
Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center
Al Jazeera ---
US confirms two service members killed in Jordan as Iran tensions deepen
WION News ---
US faces escalating military confrontation with Iran amid Middle East tensions, concurrent natural disasters, and ongoing global conflicts.
