extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military escalation between the United States and Iran is currently underway with confirmed casualties and direct strikes on U.S. military infrastructure, occurring alongside ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and North Korean strategic realignment. The situation presents significant near-term escalation risk with potential implications for U.S. civilian safety through conflict expansion or retaliation.
LAST UPDATED 07-20-2026 @ 06:05AM (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.5 - 154 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska
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ok M 2.6 - 24 km SSE of Chickaloon, Alaska
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.163
-1.69%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
64220.97
-0.71%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07219
-0.15%
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Ethereum (ETH)
1866.33
-0.24%
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Solana (SOL)
76.37
0.05%
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DOW
52146.42
-0.77%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10555.77
-0.42%
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DAX
24900.88
0.28%
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S&P 500
7457.69
-1.01%
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Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
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Volatility Index
18.35
-2.24%
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Crude Oil
81.4
-0.46%
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Gold
4027.5
0.22%
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DOW Futures
52486
0.21%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.855
2.07%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.765
1.76%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.851
1.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.925
1.32%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.642
2.25%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.662
3.71%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.423
2.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.823
4.43%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.832
0.02%
US EIA
Global equity markets experienced mixed performance with the Nikkei index declining 4.03% and the S&P 500 falling 1.01%, while the DAX and DOW Futures posted minor gains. Cryptocurrency markets declined broadly with Cardano down 1.81% and Bitcoin down 0.79%. Gasoline prices increased significantly across all U.S. regions, with Rocky Mountain prices rising 4.43%, Midwest prices up 3.71%, and national average up 2.07%, currently at $3.86 per gallon. Precious metals showed stability with gold up slightly and crude oil declining 0.64%. Volatility Index decreased 1.70% to 18.45, indicating relatively controlled market conditions despite equity declines.
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
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Argentina
Level 1
Saint Lucia
Level 2
Eswatini
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Malta
Level 1
Niger
Level 4
French Guiana
Level 1
Malaysia
Level 1
Federated States of Micronesia
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
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
Afghanistan maintains Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status as the highest travel advisory concern. Nicaragua is rated Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Six nations hold Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) status: Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova. Multiple countries including Singapore, Australia, Georgia, Latvia, and Paraguay remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Space weather remains clear with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events. Current DEFCON status remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), reflecting normal peacetime posture with no military tension escalation.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! 🔴Middle East live: Kuwait says intercepting Iran drone attacks as explosions heard in Bahrain
France24 ---
!!! Middle East live: US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran says talks continue through mediators
France24 ---
!!! US announces death of another service member, Jordan summons Iranian envoy over attacks
France24 ---
!!! IRGC claims strikes on US drone depot and AI hub in Bahrain
Russia Today ---
!!! Four US service members killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes – Pentagon
Russia Today ---
!!! US troops injured in Iranian strikes – CBS (VIDEOS)
Russia Today ---
!!! US releases footage of ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US service member killed during detonation of Iranian drone in Iraq
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Strait of Hormuz crisis: What is the current state of the waterway?
Russia Today ---
!!! Sacking of defense minister by Zelensky triggers nationwide protests (VIDEO)
Russia Today ---
!!! US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine drone attack on Moscow region wounds 10 people
France24 ---
🔴Middle East live: Kuwait says intercepting Iran drone attacks as explosions heard in Bahrain
France24 ---
Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces evacuations, burns homes in Var region
France24 ---
Middle East live: US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran says talks continue through mediators
France24 ---
US announces death of another service member, Jordan summons Iranian envoy over attacks
France24 ---
IRGC claims strikes on US drone depot and AI hub in Bahrain
Russia Today ---
Strait of Hormuz crisis: What is the current state of the waterway?
Russia Today ---
Sacking of defense minister by Zelensky triggers nationwide protests (VIDEO)
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drones deliberately targeted Russian civilians in deadly warehouse attack – survivor
Russia Today ---
Putin thanks North Korea for helping liberate Russian territory
Russia Today ---
Four US service members killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes – Pentagon
Russia Today ---
US troops injured in Iranian strikes – CBS (VIDEOS)
Russia Today ---
US releases footage of ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
US service member killed during detonation of Iranian drone in Iraq
Al Jazeera ---
North Korea paves way for possible Kim trip to Moscow
South China Morning Post ---
Lockheed Martin launches cheaper Patriot missile as air defence demand surges
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
South China Morning Post ---
Ferry capsizes off Guyana, authorities searching for dozens of missing passengers
South China Morning Post ---
US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq
South China Morning Post ---
Israelis march to Gaza border demanding re-establishment of settlements
South China Morning Post ---
At least 6 dead, 21 injured after 2 earthquakes hit Peru
South China Morning Post ---
Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences
South China Morning Post ---
Children describe how Nigerian militants moving south are seizing more young captives
Associated Press ---
Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Associated Press ---
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Associated Press ---
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
Escalating US-Iran military conflict with US casualties, concurrent Russian assault on Ukraine, and expanding global tensions create a complex threat environment requiring heightened readiness.
