extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active military conflicts and escalations, particularly involving US-Iran tensions and Russia-Ukraine warfare, are occurring simultaneously with significant domestic weather hazards across the United States, creating a heightened threat environment requiring near-term preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 07-08-2026 @ 05:35AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
06:35AMLos Angeles
03:35AMLondon
11:35AMMoscow
01:35PMBeijing
06:35PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 15.49907%, currently at 18.63
Effective 16 min ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 23 s
advi Small Craft Advisory
Anchor Point, AK
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Homer, AK
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Kodiak, AK
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Kodiak Station, AK
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu 08/07/2026 09:50 UTC, 10 thousand in MMI IV.
Isangel, Tafea Effective 24 min ago
watc M 5.8 - 91 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu
Isangel, Tafea Effective 45 min ago
ok M 2.5 - 20 km NE of Austin, Nevada
Eureka, NV Effective 50 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.166
-5.03%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
61924.35
-2.21%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07126
-3.87%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1734.41
-2.02%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
77.02
-4.35%
Coinbase
DOW
52925.15
-0.25%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10485
-1.70%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24845.41
-2.43%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7503.85
-0.45%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66819.05
-2.11%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.63
15.50%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
74.74
6.10%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4054.7
-2.47%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52485
-1.34%
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
Cryptocurrency markets experienced modest declines with Cardano down 3.43%, Solana down 3.09%, and Dogecoin down 2.78%, while major equity indices showed minor weakness with the Nikkei declining 2.11%, S&P 500 down 0.45%, and DOW down 0.25%. Crude oil strengthened 3.41% to $72.84, while precious metals softened slightly with gold down 0.63%. US gasoline prices remained relatively stable across most regions with declines ranging from 1.1% to 2.6%, while Gulf Coast prices marginally increased 0.66%. Volatility Index remained stable at 16.13, indicating moderate market uncertainty without panic 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
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
Turkey
Level 2
Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory, representing the highest travel restriction tier for US citizens. Nicaragua is elevated to Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status, indicating substantial security or safety concerns. A cohort of countries maintains Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' status, including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Indonesia, Ghana, Eswatini, Moldova, and Togo, reflecting ongoing regional instability or safety considerations. No space weather threats are currently active, with geomagnetic, solar radiation, and radio blackout indices all at normal levels. The majority of monitored destinations maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status, indicating routine security environments.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US revokes waiver for Iranian oil sales amid renewed Gulf strikes
France24 ---
!!! Middle East live: Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes on Iran
France24 ---
!!! Oil surges as US strikes Iran, reversing return to pre-war prices
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US strikes Iran despite promised pause for Khamenei funeral
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Fresh US-Iran strikes send oil prices soaring. Here's why markets are worried
WION News ---
!!! Russia strikes Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelensky talks at Nato summit
South China Morning Post ---
US revokes waiver for Iranian oil sales amid renewed Gulf strikes
France24 ---
Ukraine's Zelensky signs defence deals with Denmark, Estonia and Netherlands
France24 ---
Middle East live: Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes on Iran
France24 ---
Undeterred by blasts, Macron says France ready to help rebuild Syria's economy
France24 ---
Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say
France24 ---
Poland hunting for whistleblowers who exposed secret arms deliveries to Ukraine
Russia Today ---
NATO nation says it has no more weapons for Ukraine
Russia Today ---
Syria grapples with unrest as government faces old and new threats
Al Jazeera ---
Oil surges as US strikes Iran, reversing return to pre-war prices
Al Jazeera ---
US strikes Iran despite promised pause for Khamenei funeral
Al Jazeera ---
Fresh US-Iran strikes send oil prices soaring. Here's why markets are worried
WION News ---
Russia strikes Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelensky talks at Nato summit
South China Morning Post ---
FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecoms services
South China Morning Post ---
Ukrainian woman wanted in connection with Monaco bombing found dead
South China Morning Post ---
More hardship in fuel-starved Cuba, hit by third nationwide blackout this year
South China Morning Post ---
Trump renews call for the US to control Greenland ahead of NATO summit
Associated Press ---
Oil prices jump after US strikes on Iran, while shares in Asia are mixed
Associated Press ---
Multiple active conflicts across the Middle East, Ukraine, and Asia are generating immediate military escalation, economic instability, and geopolitical realignment.
