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 06-29-2026 @ 11:32PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
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09:32PMLondon
05:32AMMoscow
07:32AMBeijing
12:32PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 3 min ago Aitkin, MN (Aitkin County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 4 min ago Floydada, TX (Floyd County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago Hallock, MN (Kittson County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Bartlett, NE (Wheeler County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 11 min ago Redby, MN (Beltrami County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Flash Flood Warning
Newport, WA
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 1 hr
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Aitkin, MN
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 43 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Floydada, TX
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Hallock, MN
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 28 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.4 - 17 km SE of Gýtheio, Greece
Gýtheio, ESYE25 Effective 18 min ago
ok M 2.6 - 12 km SE of Ellsinore, Missouri
Poplar Bluff, MO Effective 51 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1442
-0.96%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
59647.98
-0.86%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07235
-1.36%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1587.6
-1.43%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
74.34
-0.95%
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
70116.82
0.93%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.65
-4.13%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
70.58
-0.24%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
3974.1
-1.60%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52529
-0.08%
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
Solar Radiation
none
Radio Blackout
minor
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!!! US and Iran exchange strikes for second day
Russia Today ---
!!! Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,719, more than 5,000 injured
France24 ---
!!! Israeli attacks kill eight people in Gaza and a teenager in the West Bank
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Strait of Hormuz: 'Iran has made it very clear that there are new rules', analyst says
France24 ---
!!! Pakistani airstrikes kill dozens of civilians in Afghanistan, officials say
France24 ---
!!! Israel launches attacks and incursions inside southern Syria
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Deadly heatwave grips Italy and Balkans as wildfire fears grow
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo at 1,274, including 360 deaths
South China Morning Post ---
Trump says Iran requested Doha meeting as Tehran denies direct US talks
France24 ---
Monaco explosion wounds Ukrainian oligarch as authorities probe 'deliberate' attack
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 ---
Aftershock hits Caracas as rescue efforts enter critical hours in Venezuela
France24 ---
Pakistani airstrikes kill dozens of civilians in Afghanistan, officials say
France24 ---
Delayed rains bring water shortages to cities and uncertainty to farms across India
Associated Press ---
At least six dead in shooting in northern Germany
Russia Today ---
US and Iran exchange strikes for second day
Russia Today ---
Strait of Hormuz: 'Iran has made it very clear that there are new rules', analyst says
France24 ---
Israeli strike kills two, setting tents ablaze in Gaza humanitarian zone
Al Jazeera ---
Marco Rubio meets Libyan commander as US pushes to resolve Libya crisis
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli attacks kill eight people in Gaza and a teenager in the West Bank
Al Jazeera ---
Pakistani strikes kill dozens of Afghan villagers
Al Jazeera ---
Israel launches attacks and incursions inside southern Syria
Al Jazeera ---
6 die in Germany shooting at welfare centre, several wounded, suspect arrested
South China Morning Post ---
Deadly heatwave grips Italy and Balkans as wildfire fears grow
Al Jazeera ---
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo at 1,274, including 360 deaths
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine drones ignite Russian refinery as Putin acknowledges fuel shortages
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active conflicts, a major earthquake disaster in Venezuela, widespread European heat casualties, and an Ebola outbreak are converging to create a complex global humanitarian and security crisis.
