extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active US-Iran military escalation with strikes near nuclear facilities creates immediate regional destabilization risk and potential global energy supply disruption, while concurrent Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and geopolitical fragmentation across multiple regions compound medium-term security challenges; domestic weather threats remain localized and manageable.
LAST UPDATED 07-09-2026 @ 10:02PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
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08:02PMLondon
04:02AMMoscow
06:02AMBeijing
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The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Garden City, KS (Finney County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Oakley, KS (Thomas County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 9 min ago Lincoln, ND (Burleigh County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago Vienna, MO (Maries County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 12 min ago Steele, ND (Kidder County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Morgantown, KY
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 27 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Garden City, KS
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 42 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Oakley, KS
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 27 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min
warn Flood Warning
Evansdale, IA
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 20 hr
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.2 - 60 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Olonkinbyen, Jan Mayen Effective 49 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1684
1.26%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
63862
1.09%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07392
1.44%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1767.92
1.38%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
78.95
1.23%
Coinbase
DOW
52487.41
0.27%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10472.45
-0.16%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25118.27
0.89%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7543.64
0.81%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
68765.43
1.51%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
15.84
-6.27%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
72.28
0.28%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4135.2
-0.14%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52729
-0.06%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.777
-1.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.7
-1.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.806
-1.27%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.874
-1.05%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.562
-1.19%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.531
-2.59%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.343
0.66%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.661
-1.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.831
-1.79%
US EIA
Global financial markets demonstrate resilience with predominantly positive sentiment. Major equity indices show strength: the S&P 500 rose 0.81%, the DAX increased 0.89%, the Nikkei advanced 1.38%, and the DOW gained 0.27%. Cryptocurrency markets show mixed results with Bitcoin up 1.52% to 63,181.45 and Solana gaining 0.23%, though Cardano declined 0.30%. Commodity markets remain stable with crude oil down 0.32% and gold declining 0.21%, while the Volatility Index fell 6.27%, reflecting decreased market uncertainty. Energy prices show regional variation with most gasoline markets declining 1-2.5%, except the Gulf Coast region which increased 0.66%. Overall market conditions indicate economic stability without significant recessionary signals.
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
Malta
Level 1
French Guiana
Level 1
Malaysia
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
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
Vietnam
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
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
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Global travel advisories reflect regional security and stability conditions. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' designation due to extreme risk. Nicaragua escalates to Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status, representing the next highest concern tier. Nine nations hold Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' advisories, including Indonesia—currently experiencing elevated seismic activity—along with Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Ghana, and Turks and Caicos Islands. The majority of monitored nations maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status, indicating baseline security conditions. Space weather monitoring shows no active threats, with geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, and solar radiation hazards all at normal levels.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Iran war live: New attacks on Iran as US says talks still on
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US strikes Iran again, Tehran fires back at neighbouring Gulf states
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Live: Iran buries Khamenei after new fighting with US erupts
France24 ---
!!! Iran buries Ali Khamenei at Imam Reza shrine 131 days after US strikes
WION News ---
!!! Iran claims US strike hit near nuclear powerplant
France24 ---
!!! Venezuela earthquakes toll rises to 3,889 as risk of disease grows
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US-Iran ceasefire collapse revives risks of global inflation
South China Morning Post ---
Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds
Associated Press ---
Los nuevos ataques plantean dudas sobre hacia dónde se dirige la guerra con Irán
Associated Press ---
Videos show explosions and smoke rising at sites across Iran following U.S strikes
Associated Press ---
Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say
Associated Press ---
The dangerous logic of NATO 3.0
Russia Today ---
India planning upgrade of Russian-made armor – media
Russia Today ---
South Sudan violence escalates after local official killed
Russia Today ---
US to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptor missiles – Trump
Russia Today ---
Gaza mourns aid worker killed by Israel who helped them see the World Cup
Al Jazeera ---
China expands anti-sanctions toolkit, raising risks for foreign firms
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: New attacks on Iran as US says talks still on
Al Jazeera ---
Venezuela earthquakes toll rises to 3,889 as risk of disease grows
Al Jazeera ---
Syria says captured Damascus bombing suspects are affiliated with ISIL
Al Jazeera ---
How Strait of Hormuz dispute led to latest US-Iran cycle of fighting
Al Jazeera ---
US military denies involvement after explosions heard in Iran
Al Jazeera ---
South African protesters intimidate migrants as aid group issues warning
Al Jazeera ---
Iran buries Ali Khamenei at Imam Reza shrine 131 days after US strikes
WION News ---
Trump updates Netanyahu on US 'moves in Gulf'
WION News ---
US-China AI war boils down to a contest over electricity
South China Morning Post ---
US-Iran ceasefire collapse revives risks of global inflation
South China Morning Post ---
Nato summit delivers unity and billions in defence deals, Rutte says
South China Morning Post ---
US strikes Iran again, Tehran fires back at neighbouring Gulf states
South China Morning Post ---
Wildfire kills 12 in southern Spain as victims found in vehicles
France24 ---
Live: Iran buries Khamenei after new fighting with US erupts
France24 ---
Syria arrests ISIS-linked suspects over Damascus bombings during Macron visit
France24 ---
Technical details need to be agreed before Ukraine can produce Patriot missiles, Zelensky says
France24 ---
Mali rebels attack convoy of Russian reinforcements headed to besieged military camp
France24 ---
Iran claims US strike hit near nuclear powerplant
France24 ---
Active US-Iran military conflict, Iranian leadership transition, and humanitarian disasters mark a period of heightened global instability.
