extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active US-Iran military strikes, multiple escalating regional conflicts, severe European heat-driven humanitarian crisis, and significant North American weather threats create a complex global situation with substantial near-term escalation risks across multiple domains.
LAST UPDATED 06-30-2026 @ 02:34AM (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 14 min ago Spencer, IA (Clay County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 25 min ago Cherokee, IA (Cherokee County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 41 min ago Cherokee, IA (Cherokee County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Heat Advisory
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Effective 4 min ago Expires in 15 hr
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advi Heat Advisory
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Effective 4 min ago Expires in 15 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1452
-0.27%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
59466.81
-1.16%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07235
-1.36%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1589.81
-1.29%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
74
-1.40%
Coinbase
DOW
52182.74
0.59%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10484.22
-0.23%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24626.89
-0.18%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7440.43
1.18%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
70181.82
1.03%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.65
-4.13%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
69.97
-1.10%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4037.5
-0.03%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52563
-0.02%
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
Financial markets demonstrate mixed but stable performance. Cryptocurrency markets experienced modest declines, with Ethereum down 1.43%, Dogecoin down 1.36%, Bitcoin down 0.86%, and other major cryptocurrencies showing 0.95-0.96% losses. U.S. equity markets showed strength with the S&P 500 up 1.18% and the DOW up 0.59%, while the Nikkei increased 0.94%. European markets declined slightly with the FTSE 100 down 0.23% and DAX down 0.18%. Commodity prices declined with gold down 1.60% and crude oil down 0.24%. The Volatility Index remains at historically low levels (17.65), indicating stable market conditions. Gasoline prices across all U.S. regions declined between 2.4% and 6.3%.
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
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
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
Global geopolitical conditions remain stable with the United States DEFCON Level maintained at DEFCON 5 (normal operations). Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory due to ongoing conflict and security concerns. Four nations have been assessed at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status: Nicaragua, Kuwait, Oman, and Venezuela. Multiple additional nations including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Togo, and Eswatini maintain Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' advisories. Space weather monitoring shows minor radio blackout activity; no geomagnetic storms or solar radiation hazards are currently present.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 11, injure 40, as heatwave attacks too
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Pakistani reprisal strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
Russia Today ---
!!! Moment drone hits vehicle in Zaporizhzhia
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,719, more than 5,000 injured
France24 ---
!!! UN ordering 10,000 body bags for Venezuela as death toll expected to rise
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Indian Army rejects reports of Chinese encroachment in Arunachal
WION News ---
!!! Strait of Hormuz: 'Iran has made it very clear that there are new rules', analyst says
France24 ---
!!! Monaco explosion wounds Ukrainian oligarch as authorities probe 'deliberate' attack
France24 ---
!!! Middle East live: US and Iranian delegations in Qatar, no bilateral meeting confirmed
France24 ---
Pakistani reprisal strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
Russia Today ---
Commander of major Ukrainian military unit found dead with gunshot wound
Russia Today ---
In pictures: Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 1,700
Al Jazeera ---
Moment drone hits vehicle in Zaporizhzhia
Al Jazeera ---
Police hunt for suspect after three wounded in Monaco blast
Al Jazeera ---
UN ordering 10,000 body bags for Venezuela as death toll expected to rise
Al Jazeera ---
Fears for people deported from US to Venezuela hours before earthquakes hit
Al Jazeera ---
Families hold out hope for survivors five days after Venezuela earthquakes
Al Jazeera ---
At least 5 dead, 15 missing after landslide at Myanmar jade mine
WION News ---
Indian Army rejects reports of Chinese encroachment in Arunachal
WION News ---
Middle East live: US and Iranian delegations in Qatar, no bilateral meeting confirmed
France24 ---
Monaco explosion wounds Ukrainian oligarch as authorities probe 'deliberate' attack
France24 ---
Strait of Hormuz: 'Iran has made it very clear that there are new rules', analyst says
France24 ---
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,719, more than 5,000 injured
France24 ---
What aftermath for Venezuela? Earthquake relief hampered by political crisis
France24 ---
Over 100 Venezuelans deported from US missing after quakes level hotel
South China Morning Post ---
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 11, injure 40, as heatwave attacks too
South China Morning Post ---
Delayed rains bring water shortages to cities and uncertainty to farms across India
Associated Press ---
Multiple concurrent global crises demand attention: active warfare in Ukraine and South Asia, a major natural disaster in Venezuela, escalating US-Iran tensions, and targeted violence with geopolitical implications.
