extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple military escalations are actively occurring across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and South Asia while severe natural disasters impact millions globally; the situation presents serious near-term risks to civilian populations and potential disruption to global energy commerce, though major infrastructure has not yet been severely compromised.
LAST UPDATED 06-29-2026 @ 07:33AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
08:33AMLos Angeles
05:33AMLondon
01:33PMMoscow
03:33PMBeijing
08:33PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 15 min ago Aberdeen, SD (Brown County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 24 min ago Aberdeen, SD (Brown County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 45 min ago Aberdeen, SD (Brown County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 55 min ago Hartford, KY (Ohio County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Aberdeen, SD
Effective 15 min ago Expires in 12 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 18 min ago Expires in 8 min
watc Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Ortonville, MN
Effective 22 min ago Expires in 4 hr
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Aberdeen, SD
Effective 24 min ago Expires in 27 min
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.6 - 44 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska
Anchor Point, AK Effective 50 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:14km) in Off Coast Of Oregon 29/06/2026 11:35 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
Bandon, OR Effective 50 min ago
watc M 5.4 - 189 km WNW of Bandon, Oregon
Bandon, OR Effective 57 min ago
watc M 5.5 - 218 km W of Bandon, Oregon
Bandon, OR Effective 58 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.145
1.05%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
59882.01
0.69%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07273
-0.38%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1572.87
0.22%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
72.68
1.96%
Coinbase
DOW
51876.11
-0.09%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10483.52
-0.23%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24672.72
0.01%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7354.02
-0.05%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
69468.11
0.15%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.33
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
70
1.11%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4043.7
-1.28%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52420
0.40%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.914
-3.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.777
-3.48%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.952
-3.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.015
-3.02%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.582
-3.84%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.723
-3.57%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.437
-2.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.845
-6.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.057
-3.29%
US EIA
Global financial markets show modest mixed performance with slight declines in major equity indices. The DOW, S&P 500, and FTSE 100 experienced minor downward movements between -0.05% and -0.23%, while the DAX and Nikkei showed slight gains. Cryptocurrency markets performed positively, with Solana leading gains at +2.16%, followed by Cardano at +0.84% and Bitcoin at +0.67%. Crude oil prices rose 1.40% to $70.20 per barrel, while gold declined 0.85% to $4,061.50. U.S. gasoline prices across all regions declined significantly, ranging from -2.4% to -6.3%, reflecting easing fuel costs.
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
Kuwait
Level 3
Oman
Level 3
Venezuela
Level 3
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
Russia
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
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
Pakistan
Level 3
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Canada
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 3
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Uganda
Level 4
Cyprus
Level 1
Lebanon
Level 1
International travel advisories indicate elevated concerns in specific regions requiring either reconsideration or avoidance of travel. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status as the highest alert designation. Three nations—Nicaragua, Kuwait, and Oman—carry Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisories. Additional Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' designations apply to Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Eswatini, and Togo. The U.S. DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating no immediate military threat. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or elevated solar radiation.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, threatens to halt talks after fresh US strikes
France24 ---
!!! US airstrikes again hit Iran as Tehran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, further imperiling interim deal
Associated Press ---
!!! Venezuela's earthquakes death toll nears 1,500, tens of thousands still missing
France24 ---
!!! Ukrainian strike ignites Russian oil refinery as Putin acknowledges 'difficult period'
France24 ---
!!! Ukraine drones ignite Russian refinery as Putin acknowledges fuel shortages
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Israel says detonates Hezbollah tunnel, strikes south Lebanon
France24 ---
!!! Israel triggers huge explosion in southern Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Oil prices rise as US, Iranian strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopening
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran strikes American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait amid US offensive
South China Morning Post ---
Sultan of Oman to meet France's Macron with spotlight on Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
Israel says detonates Hezbollah tunnel, strikes south Lebanon
France24 ---
US says Iran talks to resume after both sides agree to halt strikes
France24 ---
Temperature records tumble as heatwave moves east
France24 ---
Paris mortuaries overwhelmed as France counts victims of devastating heatwave
France24 ---
Venezuela's earthquakes death toll nears 1,500, tens of thousands still missing
France24 ---
Dozens of civilians killed in Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan, officials say
France24 ---
Middle East live: US says Iran talks to continue, with 'both sides' pausing strikes
France24 ---
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, threatens to halt talks after fresh US strikes
France24 ---
Ukrainian strike ignites Russian oil refinery as Putin acknowledges 'difficult period'
France24 ---
Ukrainian regiment commander suspended over training camp deaths
Russia Today ---
Israel triggers huge explosion in southern Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
Oil prices rise as US, Iranian strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopening
Al Jazeera ---
Thousands of Kurds gather in Turkiye to demand release of PKK leader
Al Jazeera ---
Putin says Ukraine proposed halt to deep strikes
Al Jazeera ---
Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 fighters along Afghan border
Al Jazeera ---
Iran and Oman hold first joint committee meeting on Strait of Hormuz management
WION News ---
China Export Blacklist: 20 Japanese companies added by commerce ministry
WION News ---
Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route as interim deal tested
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine drones ignite Russian refinery as Putin acknowledges fuel shortages
South China Morning Post ---
Iran strikes American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait amid US offensive
South China Morning Post ---
US airstrikes again hit Iran as Tehran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, further imperiling interim deal
Associated Press ---
Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
Associated Press ---
Burkina Faso rompe relaciones diplomáticas con Francia, antes un aliado clave
Associated Press ---
Largest wildfire in the US burns through forests in Utah
Associated Press ---
4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains, Kentucky governor says
Associated Press ---
France sees 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active geopolitical and humanitarian crises are unfolding simultaneously across the Middle East, Ukraine, Venezuela, and other regions with immediate escalation potential.
