extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Critical Middle East military escalation with direct exchanges of fire combined with active major natural disasters affecting millions globally and severe weather impacting the US homeland present concurrent near-term threats to civilian safety.
LAST UPDATED 07-11-2026 @ 11:04AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
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09:04AMLondon
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07:04PMBeijing
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The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 24 min ago Anderson, SC (Anderson County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 22 min ago Mount Sterling, IL (Brown County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 25 min ago Virginia, IL (Cass County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 26 min ago De Witt, IA (Clinton County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 37 min ago Evansdale, IA (Black Hawk County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Fort Bragg, CA
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Westhaven-Moonstone, CA
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Fort Bragg, CA
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 56 min
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.8 - 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas
Mentone, TX Effective 18 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Galiwinku, Northern Territory Effective 48 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Canada
Gamèti, Northwest Territories Effective 52 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Bellamack, Northern Territory Effective 53 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1716
2.94%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64111.32
-0.03%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07532
1.72%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1813.31
0.98%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
78.31
0.31%
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!!! China evacuates over one million as Typhoon Bavi nears
France24 ---
!!! Death toll in Venezuela quakes surpasses 4,000
France24 ---
!!! 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 ---
!!! Iran's Supreme Leader vows to 'avenge the blood' of his slain predecessor 'soon'
WION News ---
!!! Russian missile and drone barrage kills two and wounds 19 in Ukraine
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US military withdraws stealth fighter jets from Israeli airbase
WION News ---
Moscow tells Berlin to stop arming Kiev instead of preaching peace
Russia Today ---
Russia hits Kiev drone-manufacturing plant – MOD
Russia Today ---
Russian troops rescue family trapped in Donbass combat zone (VIDEO)
Russia Today ---
Which military sites did Russia hit in Kiev during its latest retaliatory barrage?
Russia Today ---
China prepares as Typhoon Bavi leaves Taiwan
Al Jazeera ---
Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China
Al Jazeera ---
Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days
Al Jazeera ---
Russian missile and drone barrage kills two and wounds 19 in Ukraine
Al Jazeera ---
Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten
Al Jazeera ---
Iran's Supreme Leader vows to 'avenge the blood' of his slain predecessor 'soon'
WION News ---
US military withdraws stealth fighter jets from Israeli airbase
WION News ---
France - Wildfires: 1,500 evacuated from campsites near Perpignan
France24 ---
Paris landmarks to close early as France swelters under third heatwave since May
France24 ---
Firefighters gain upper hand on 'horrific' Spain wildfires that killed at least 12
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 ---
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 ---
Greek anti-terror police arrest 3 after car blast kills 1
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 ---
Multiple critical crises are unfolding simultaneously across geopolitical, military, natural disaster, and health sectors globally.
