extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple dangerous events are actively occurring globally including the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalation, catastrophic Venezuelan earthquake, significant US domestic flooding and fire risks, and emerging regional conflicts in the Middle East. While diplomatic engagement and financial stability provide some stabilizing factors, the concurrent nature of these crises and potential for near-term escalation warrant elevated civilian preparedness measures.
LAST UPDATED 07-05-2026 @ 12:02noon (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
01:02PMLos Angeles
10:02AMLondon
06:02PMMoscow
08:02PMBeijing
01:02AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Clinton, TN (Anderson County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 8 min ago Winchester, TN (Franklin County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 18 min ago Winchester, TN (Franklin County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 19 min ago Clinton, TN (Anderson County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 28 min ago Winchester, TN (Franklin County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Scottsboro, AL
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 43 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Wadesboro, NC
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 58 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Clinton, TN
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 43 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Woodbury, TN
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 43 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 3.5 - 25 km WSW of Los Ojos, New Mexico
Tierra Amarilla, NM Effective 25 min ago
ok M 2.9 - 17 km SW of Westmorland, CA
Westmorland, CA Effective 38 min ago
watc M 3.7 - 36 km SSE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province Effective 44 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Chile 05/07/2026 15:53 UTC, 8 thousand in 100km.
La Higuera, Coquimbo Region Effective 51 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1902
-0.94%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
62578.27
-0.81%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07697
-0.79%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1769.51
-0.55%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
80.85
-1.06%
Coinbase
DOW
52900.07
1.14%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10679.03
0.25%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25779.31
0.78%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7483.24
0.00%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
69744.07
1.47%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
15.81
-2.11%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
68.78
0.13%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4187.3
1.49%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
53162
-0.04%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.831
-2.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.742
-0.93%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.855
-2.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.915
-2.49%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.605
0.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.625
-2.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.321
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.715
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.919
-2.73%
US EIA
Global financial markets show mixed performance with diverging asset class trends. Traditional equities demonstrate strength, with major indices recording gains: the DOW up 1.14%, Nikkei up 1.47%, DAX up 0.78%, and FTSE up 0.25%, while the S&P 500 remains essentially flat. Conversely, cryptocurrency markets face headwinds with Cardano declining 1.30%, Dogecoin down 0.79%, Ethereum down 0.68%, Bitcoin down 0.63%, and Solana down 0.51%. Commodity markets show selective movement with gold appreciating 1.49% and crude oil up 0.13%, while the Volatility Index declined 2.11% to 15.81, suggesting reduced market anxiety. Energy prices reflect downward pressure, with U.S. gasoline prices declining across most regions, notably the Gulf Coast (-3.38%) and Rocky Mountain region (-3.38%), with only the Lower Atlantic region recording a modest increase of 0.64%.
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
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
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Global travel advisories reflect moderately elevated international security concerns, with Afghanistan maintaining a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status due to ongoing conflict and civil unrest. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 'Reconsider Travel,' indicating significant risks to travelers. Multiple African and select European nations maintain Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' designations, including Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, and Moldova, reflecting localized security or health concerns. Conversely, most major developed nations and stable regions including Australia, Singapore, Georgia, and the Baltic states remain at Level 1 'Normal Precautions.' Space weather conditions remain nominal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently affecting Earth.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
Associated Press ---
!!! Houthi rebels kill 16 Yemeni government troops in fiercest clashes in years
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Zelensky denies Russia captured key Ukraine city, challenges Putin to meet him there
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000
South China Morning Post ---
!!! China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Minefields, stalled talks keep Strait of Hormuz in strategic limbo
South China Morning Post ---
Only way for Ukrainian frontline troops to stay alive is surrender – former US Army officer
Russia Today ---
US feared plot to kill Iranian negotiators – NYT
Russia Today ---
Houthi rebels kill 16 Yemeni government troops in fiercest clashes in years
Al Jazeera ---
What to know about the renewed coordinated attacks across Mali
Al Jazeera ---
China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
Al Jazeera ---
Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000
South China Morning Post ---
Rescue teams wind down operations as death toll nears 3,000
France24 ---
Live: Putin and Zelensky speak to Trump ahead of NATO summit in Turkey
France24 ---
Ebola treatment trial begins in Congo as citizens mourn hundreds
South China Morning Post ---
Minefields, stalled talks keep Strait of Hormuz in strategic limbo
South China Morning Post ---
Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine, Iran in US Independence Day call
South China Morning Post ---
Zelensky denies Russia captured key Ukraine city, challenges Putin to meet him there
South China Morning Post ---
Italian rice crops suffer in drought, worst European heatwave ever
South China Morning Post ---
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
Associated Press ---
Multiple regions are experiencing escalating military conflicts, with Russia-Ukraine warfare intensifying, Middle East tensions expanding, and major powers realigning strategically.
