extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Escalated US-Iran tensions with shipping lane disruption, ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and multiple regional destabilization risks create elevated near-term security concerns. Domestic severe weather and volcanic monitoring require continued attention. Global markets remain stable with no imminent catastrophic threats to US civilians.
LAST UPDATED 07-11-2026 @ 08:01AM (CDT)World Clock
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1678
0.66%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64136.78
0.01%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07459
0.73%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1799.18
0.19%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
78.01
-0.08%
Coinbase
DOW
52637.01
0.29%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10497.29
0.24%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25067.09
-0.20%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7575.39
0.42%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
68557.73
1.20%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
15.03
-5.11%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
71.41
-0.93%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4113.7
-0.65%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52906
0.27%
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 equity markets are performing positively, with major indices including the S&P 500 (+0.42%), DOW (+0.28%), FTSE 100 (+0.24%), and Nikkei (+1.20%) all showing gains, while the DAX declined modestly at -0.20%. The Volatility Index decreased 5.11% to 15.03, indicating reduced market stress and investor confidence. Cryptocurrency markets displayed mixed results with Bitcoin and Solana declining marginally, while Cardano and Dogecoin posted modest gains of approximately 0.66% and 0.50% respectively. Crude oil prices increased slightly to $71.51 per barrel (+0.14%), while gold strengthened to $4,128.90 per ounce (+0.37%). Gasoline prices across most US regions declined between 1.1% and 2.6%, with the exception of the Gulf Coast region which rose 0.66%, reflecting broadly stable energy market conditions.
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
Argentina
Level 1
Saint Lucia
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Malta
Level 1
Niger
Level 4
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
Three countries maintain Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisories: Afghanistan, Haiti, and Niger, indicating severe security, health, or safety concerns that warrant avoidance by US citizens. Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status, suggesting significant travel risks. Seven countries including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Saint Lucia are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution,' indicating travelers should remain aware of localized risks. The vast majority of countries including Singapore, Australia, Georgia, Latvia, Paraguay, Malaysia, and Argentina maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status. Space weather conditions are nominal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently threatening communication or power infrastructure.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Live: Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge slain father as Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran
France24 ---
!!! China evacuates over one million as Typhoon Bavi nears
France24 ---
!!! Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Are the US and Iran at war again?
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
Associated Press ---
!!! 11 injured in overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
France24 ---
!!! Death toll in Venezuela quakes surpasses 4,000
France24 ---
!!! Typhoon Bavi forces Taiwan evacuations, batters Japan islands
France24 ---
!!! Tanker transit through Strait of Hormuz plunges as US-Iran ceasefire fractures
South China Morning Post ---
!!! 11 dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Quake-hit Venezuela faces looming health threats as survivors crowd shelters
South China Morning Post ---
Spain: Wildfires that killed 12 begin to ease (officials)
France24 ---
Sudan: EU calls for terrorist listing of RSF
France24 ---
China evacuates over one million as Typhoon Bavi nears
France24 ---
11 injured in overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
France24 ---
Trump agrees to more Iran talks but insists truce is over
France24 ---
Death toll in Venezuela quakes surpasses 4,000
France24 ---
Live: Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge slain father as Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran
France24 ---
Typhoon Bavi forces Taiwan evacuations, batters Japan islands
France24 ---
Israel responds to viral PHOTO of tortured Palestinian
Russia Today ---
Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China
Al Jazeera ---
Are the US and Iran at war again?
Al Jazeera ---
US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
Associated Press ---
Tanker transit through Strait of Hormuz plunges as US-Iran ceasefire fractures
South China Morning Post ---
11 dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village
South China Morning Post ---
Quake-hit Venezuela faces looming health threats as survivors crowd shelters
South China Morning Post ---
India clears Chinese investment in strategic sectors
Russia Today ---
As US attention drifts, India and Japan move closer
Russia Today ---
Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days
Al Jazeera ---
US-China AI war boils down to a contest over electricity
South China Morning Post ---
Escalating US-Iran military confrontation coincides with massive natural disasters across East Asia and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
