extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
The US faces an active tropical cyclone emergency affecting 17.2 million people while multiple critical international crises simultaneously unfold, including military escalation in the Middle East, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, and unprecedented European wildfires. Financial markets are experiencing elevated volatility in response to these compound threats. Sustained international coordination and enhanced preparedness are required over the coming days and weeks.
LAST UPDATED 07-23-2026 @ 12:31noon (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 16.887028%, currently at 19.45
Effective 14 min ago ---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 9 min ago River Road, NC (Beaufort County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
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River Road, NC
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warn Special Marine Warning
Belhaven, NC
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warn Special Marine Warning
Seadrift, TX
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Events
The most recent eventswatc M 3.6 - 23 km NW of Westbrook, Texas
Colorado City, TX Effective 16 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1695
-2.81%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64712.34
-2.08%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.06962
-4.56%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1887.98
-2.36%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
75.93
-2.59%
Coinbase
DOW
51738.51
-0.92%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10639.17
-0.73%
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DAX
24763.12
-1.56%
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S&P 500
7411.6
-1.16%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66422.6
0.46%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.45
16.89%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
92.7
6.76%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4053.3
-2.37%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
51924
-1.00%
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
Financial markets are experiencing elevated stress with the Volatility Index surging 16.7% to 19.42, indicating significant uncertainty. Crude oil prices have increased 5.9% to $91.97 per barrel. Gasoline prices across all US regions have risen between 3.2% and 4.8%, with the national average reaching $4.00 per gallon. Cryptocurrency markets are declining, with Dogecoin down 5.4%, Cardano down 3.5%, Ethereum down 2.6%, and Bitcoin down 2.0%. Major equity indices show weakness with the S&P 500 declining 1.4%, the DAX declining 1.5%, and the DOW declining 1.1%.
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
Travel advisories for several countries remain elevated. Afghanistan maintains the highest alert level (Level 4 - Do Not Travel), while Nicaragua is elevated to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Multiple nations including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, and Moldova remain at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most monitored countries maintain Level 1 status (Exercise Normal Precautions). No space weather threats including geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events are currently detected.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridge or power plant after Hormuz attacks
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
Associated Press ---
!!! Houthis target Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening another Iran war chokepoint
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Several killed as Ukraine, Russia trade attacks deep behind the front line
Al Jazeera ---
!!! DR Congo Ebola death toll passes 1,000 in fastest outbreak on record
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Heatwave-fuelled wildfires rage in southern France, Italy and Spain
South China Morning Post ---
Trump says US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea
WION News ---
On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion question
South China Morning Post ---
EU fines Google US$1 billion, risking US fury
South China Morning Post ---
Heatwave-fuelled wildfires rage in southern France, Italy and Spain
South China Morning Post ---
Houthis target Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening another Iran war chokepoint
South China Morning Post ---
US unveils civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
South China Morning Post ---
US not getting enough critical minerals from China, Greer says as Xi-Trump meeting looms
South China Morning Post ---
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridge or power plant after Hormuz attacks
South China Morning Post ---
DR Congo Ebola death toll passes 1,000 in fastest outbreak on record
South China Morning Post ---
How Houthi strikes on oil tankers will impact the Middle East war
France24 ---
Thousands of tourists forced to evacuate as fire rages in southwest France
France24 ---
Spain battles spreading wildfires fuelled by climate-change driven heat
France24 ---
US 'not willing to put pressure on Russia' despite wanting progress in Ukraine
France24 ---
US and Saudi Arabia reach a multi-billion dollar civilian nuclear deal
France24 ---
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
Republicans in Congress continue to back Iran war despite the political risk
Associated Press ---
A sailor dies after a Ukraine-bound tanker catches fire off Romania as officials probe war link
Associated Press ---
US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
Associated Press ---
Russia will keep striking ships carrying weapons to Ukraine – Kremlin
Russia Today ---
Rebuilding Gaza to cost $71bn, must include Palestinians, report finds
Al Jazeera ---
Which Middle East nations have nuclear programmes, and how were they built?
Al Jazeera ---
Can Iran withstand new pressure from the US?
Al Jazeera ---
Iraq PM heads to Iran: Can Baghdad redefine its relationship with Tehran?
Al Jazeera ---
Several killed as Ukraine, Russia trade attacks deep behind the front line
Al Jazeera ---
Right-wing Israeli groups storm Al-Aqsa as Palestinians barred from worship
Al Jazeera ---
Thai sailors sue owners of cargo ship hit in Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
More than 4,200 Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
Al Jazeera ---
Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel to secure nuclear deal with US: Trump
WION News ---
Multiple critical emergencies are simultaneously unfolding: escalating US-Iran military operations threaten global shipping, the Ukraine-Russia conflict intensifies, a record-pace Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo, and catastrophic wildfires grip southern Europe.
