extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active military conflicts and regional destabilization are occurring simultaneously with widespread natural disasters affecting civilian populations globally. Financial markets are showing elevated stress and volatility from interconnected geopolitical and environmental pressures. This combination of concurrent crises presents a high-risk environment with escalation potential over days to weeks.
LAST UPDATED 07-23-2026 @ 07:03PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
08:03PMLos Angeles
05:03PMLondon
01:03AMMoscow
03:03AMBeijing
08:03AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.379816%, currently at 18.7
Effective 43 min ago ---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 8 min ago Caldwell, ID (Canyon County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswatc Flood Watch
Homer, GA
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 1 day
advi Special Weather Statement
Meade, KS
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 42 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Eads, CO
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 27 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Harrisburg, NE
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 27 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
Events
The most recent eventsadvi NMI Ahyi Seamount YELLOW/ADVISORY - No marine plumes observed in satellite data this week.
--- Effective 22 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:49.188km) in Indonesia 23/07/2026 22:58 UTC, 10 thousand in MMI IV.
Jambula, North Maluku Effective 44 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1689
-3.15%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
65152
-1.41%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.06943
-4.83%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1881.95
-2.67%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
76.16
-2.30%
Coinbase
DOW
51711.65
-0.97%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10639.17
-0.73%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24763.12
-1.56%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7408.3
-1.21%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66422.6
0.46%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.7
12.38%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
92.19
---%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4050.4
0.00%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
51876
-0.03%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.001
3.79%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.924
4.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.011
4.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.098
4.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.791
4.09%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.78
3.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.588
4.82%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.956
3.48%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.983
3.13%
US EIA
Global financial markets are experiencing moderate volatility with concerning trends in energy and commodity prices. The Volatility Index (VIX) surged 16.53% to 19.39, indicating elevated market uncertainty and investor anxiety. Crude oil prices rose significantly by 5.63% to $91.72 per barrel. Major stock indices declined across global markets: the S&P 500 fell 1.41%, DAX declined 1.56%, DOW decreased 1.02%, and FTSE 100 dropped 0.73%, while the Nikkei gained 0.46%. U.S. gasoline prices increased 3.1-4.8% nationally across all regions, with the Gulf Coast seeing the highest increase at 4.82%. Cryptocurrency markets also declined, with Bitcoin down 1.99%, Ethereum down 2.91%, and Dogecoin down 5.20%.
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
Belgium
Level 2
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
Current international travel advisories indicate significant variation in global stability. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory due to extreme conditions. Nicaragua is at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' indicating elevated risk. Multiple nations including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Eswatini, Togo, and Moldova are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution.' The majority of nations reviewed are at Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions,' including Australia, Georgia, Singapore, Bhutan, and The Kyrgyz Republic. No significant space weather events (geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation) are currently reported.
Headlines
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!!! Russia sounds alarm over widening Gulf conflict
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!!! Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea, as oil surges over US$100
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Houthis target Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening another Iran war chokepoint
South China Morning Post ---
!!! France wildfires force evacuation of over 20,000 people from tourist town
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Deadly monsoon floods kill at least 40 in India
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Bordeaux wildfire burns 3,100 hectares, 20,000 evacuated
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Heatwave-fuelled wildfires rage in southern France, Italy and Spain
South China Morning Post ---
Trump announces double digit tariffs on 60 countries over forced labour concerns
France24 ---
Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties
France24 ---
Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy
France24 ---
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on Riyadh normalising relations with Israel
France24 ---
'A recipe for disaster': France's dry southwest struggles to contain wildfire
France24 ---
After meeting with Moscow, Washington reiterates wish to mediate Ukraine war
France24 ---
Middle East war's economic impact 'could get worse' if Houthis join in
France24 ---
Thousands evacuated due to wildfire in France's southwest
France24 ---
Suspected militants kill judge, security guard in ambush in restive southwest Pakistan
Associated Press ---
Strait of Hormuz crisis: What is happening to the key global energy channel
Russia Today ---
Iran and the US are already fighting their next war
Russia Today ---
Russia sounds alarm over widening Gulf conflict
Russia Today ---
Trump warns of largest strikes on Iran yet as Tehran lashes out across Gulf
Al Jazeera ---
US-Saudi nuclear deal hinges on normalisation with Israel
Al Jazeera ---
France wildfires force evacuation of over 20,000 people from tourist town
Al Jazeera ---
Deadly monsoon floods kill at least 40 in India
Al Jazeera ---
How Sudan war is putting cancer patients at risk
Al Jazeera ---
Resumption of oil exports: Will Yemen recover its economic lifeline?
Al Jazeera ---
Children wounded in Israeli strike on Khan Younis
Al Jazeera ---
World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage
Al Jazeera ---
Bordeaux wildfire burns 3,100 hectares, 20,000 evacuated
Al Jazeera ---
What are the security implications of the US-Saudi nuclear deal?
Al Jazeera ---
Trump imposes fresh tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labour concerns
WION News ---
Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea, as oil surges over US$100
South China Morning Post ---
EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets
South China Morning Post ---
On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion question
South China Morning Post ---
Heatwave-fuelled wildfires rage in southern France, Italy and Spain
South China Morning Post ---
Houthis target Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening another Iran war chokepoint
South China Morning Post ---
US unveils civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple critical threats are converging: escalating US-Iran military tensions in the Middle East, active conflicts in Ukraine, expanding trade wars, and significant natural disasters across Europe and Asia.
