extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple critical global crises are escalating simultaneously including US-Iran military tensions with threats of further action, energy infrastructure risks, Ukraine's military crisis, and intensifying trade tensions, while extreme heat and wildfire threats demand regional US preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 07-25-2026 @ 06:09PM (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Asbury Lake, FL (Clay County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Four Corners, MT (Gallatin County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Chamberlain, SD (Brule County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Dupree, SD (Ziebach County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 8 min ago Philip, SD (Haakon County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Hernando, MS
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 21 min
watc Flood Watch
Albuquerque, NM
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 hr
watc Flood Watch
Reserve, NM
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 hr
advi Winter Weather Advisory
Prudhoe Bay, AK
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 1 day
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.5 - 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico
Indios, Guayanilla Effective 24 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1649
0.67%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64358.11
0.43%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.0719
3.41%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1873.7
0.75%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
74.41
0.69%
Coinbase
DOW
51947.25
0.46%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10736.23
0.91%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25099
1.36%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7411.98
0.05%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
64611.15
-2.73%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.58
-0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
89.31
-3.12%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4070.8
0.51%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52124
0.44%
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 display mixed performance with significant volatility. The Japanese Nikkei Index declined 2.73%, the most notable equity market decline. U.S. gasoline prices surged substantially across all regions, increasing 3.2% to 4.8%, with West Coast prices reaching $4.98 per gallon. Major global indices posted modest gains including Germany's DAX up 1.36%, the UK's FTSE 100 up 0.91%, and the U.S. Dow Jones up 0.46%. Cryptocurrency markets showed mixed results with Dogecoin gaining 2.03% while Bitcoin and Ethereum posted marginal gains. Crude oil declined 3.12% while gold increased 0.51%.
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
International travel advisories indicate Afghanistan maintains a critical Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status due to ongoing security concerns, while Nicaragua is designated Level 3 'Reconsider Travel.' Seven countries including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Belgium are classified at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution.' Most other monitored regions maintain Level 1 status requiring normal precautions. Space weather conditions remain normal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! 🔴 Live: France deploys military plane as wildfires spread towards Bordeaux
France24 ---
!!! Wildfires in Spain and France force evacuation of more than 250,000 people
Al Jazeera ---
!!! More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat
Associated Press ---
!!! Ukraine: Kyiv protests continue after Zelensky fires defense minister
France24 ---
!!! Ukrainians back ousted defence minister as political crisis brews
France24 ---
!!! Heavy explosions as US pounds Iranian city (VIDEOS)
Russia Today ---
!!! US-Iran fighting escalates as explosions heard near US base in Iraq, sirens in Bahrain
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Middle East: Red Sea tensions grow as Saudi-Houthi clashes open new front
France24 ---
!!! Saudi strikes Houthi sites in Yemen as conflict flares
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Russian attack kills 10 after Zelensky hosts US firm making Patriot air defence systems
South China Morning Post ---
Wildfires in Spain: Record temparatures accelerate spread of blazes
France24 ---
Wildfires force 200,000 people to evacuate in the southwest of France
France24 ---
Venezuela honors thousands of victims one month since earthquakes
France24 ---
Ukraine: Kyiv protests continue after Zelensky fires defense minister
France24 ---
Ukrainians back ousted defence minister as political crisis brews
France24 ---
🔴 Live: France deploys military plane as wildfires spread towards Bordeaux
France24 ---
Palestinians bury four people killed in occupied West Bank clash with Israeli settlers
France24 ---
Middle East: Red Sea tensions grow as Saudi-Houthi clashes open new front
France24 ---
France : Firefighters face fatigue after days of relentless fighting
France24 ---
Wildfires in the southwest France: 'The problem has been extremely high winds'
France24 ---
'It smells of burning': Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage around Madrid
France24 ---
Eight killed in Ukrainian drone strike on tourist bases in Russia
Russia Today ---
Russia sounds alarm over widening Gulf conflict
Russia Today ---
Heavy explosions as US pounds Iranian city (VIDEOS)
Russia Today ---
US slaps 10% tariffs on India for forced labor
Russia Today ---
Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in West Bank amid settler attacks
Al Jazeera ---
Dodging snipers, housing crisis forces Yemenis to live on front line
Al Jazeera ---
Wildfires in Spain and France force evacuation of more than 250,000 people
Al Jazeera ---
Born too soon: Premature babies fight for survival in Gaza
Al Jazeera ---
Venezuelans hold vigil one month after devastating earthquakes
Al Jazeera ---
Funerals held for four Palestinians killed in deadly West Bank shooting
Al Jazeera ---
Firefighters battle fire after fertiliser explosion in England
Al Jazeera ---
Houthi blockade of Saudi trade threatens wider Middle East conflict
South China Morning Post ---
Saudi strikes Houthi sites in Yemen as conflict flares
South China Morning Post ---
Trump vows fresh tariffs on EU in retaliation for US$1 billion Google fine
South China Morning Post ---
Russian attack kills 10 after Zelensky hosts US firm making Patriot air defence systems
South China Morning Post ---
US-Iran fighting escalates as explosions heard near US base in Iraq, sirens in Bahrain
South China Morning Post ---
Raging wildfires in France and Spain force over 200,000 to flee
South China Morning Post ---
China adds 14 European entities to export control list, hitting back at EU sanctions
South China Morning Post ---
Oregon firefighters brace for windy and hot weather as they battle dozens of blazes
Associated Press ---
EEUU ataca otro buque mercante que intentaba romper el bloqueo de los puertos iraníes
Associated Press ---
More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat
Associated Press ---
New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
Associated Press ---
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
Unprecedented wildfires in Western Europe, political crisis in Ukraine, and rapidly escalating US-Iran military confrontation present concurrent critical threats.
