extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global geopolitical tension is elevated with active conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, Chinese military demonstrations, and maritime security incidents, while domestic conditions remain stable with typical seasonal weather patterns and manageable market volatility. Multiple regional conflicts and military buildups signal medium-term risks to regional stability, though no imminent threats to US civilian safety are evident.
LAST UPDATED 07-07-2026 @ 05:32PM (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago Piney, AR (Garland County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago Wanchese, NC (Dare County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 15 min ago Rushville, NE (Sheridan County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 19 min ago Newcastle, WY (Weston County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 26 min ago Charlotte Court House, VA (Charlotte County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Hillsboro, TX
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 28 min
warn Flash Flood Warning
Wartburg, TN
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 1 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Rushville, NE
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 28 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Rosita North, TX
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 28 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Midway, GA
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 43 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 5.1 - 14 km W of Changning, China
Changning, Sichuan Effective 20 min ago
ok M 2.6 - 1 km NNW of Angwin, CA
Angwin, CA Effective 59 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1743
-5.32%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
63419.79
-0.91%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07414
-3.22%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1775.75
-1.26%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
80.77
-1.37%
Coinbase
DOW
52925.15
-0.25%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10665.88
0.13%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25465.25
-1.37%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7503.85
-0.45%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
68256.96
-2.12%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
16.13
3.60%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
72.14
2.41%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4110.8
-1.12%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
53182
-0.03%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.831
-2.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.742
-0.93%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.855
-2.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.915
-2.49%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.605
0.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.625
-2.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.321
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.715
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.919
-2.73%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets experienced notable declines, with Cardano (ADA) falling 5.32% to 0.1743 and Dogecoin (DOGE) declining 3.22% to 0.07414, while Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) showed more modest losses of 0.91% and 1.26% respectively. Global equity indices reflected mixed weakness, with the Nikkei down 2.12%, DAX down 1.37%, and S&P 500 down 0.45%, though the FTSE 100 gained 0.13%. The Volatility Index increased 3.60% to 16.13, indicating growing market uncertainty. Commodity markets showed crude oil rising 2.41% to 72.14 while gold declined 1.12% to 4110.8. U.S. gasoline prices showed broad-based declines across most regions, with the national average down 2.12% to 3.831 per gallon.
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
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
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel), representing the highest risk designation for U.S. citizens. Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating significant caution is warranted. Nine countries maintain Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) status including Spain, Cuba, Togo, Eswatini, Cameroon, Moldova, Ghana, Indonesia, and Turks and Caicos Islands. The majority of other nations assessed are at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), including Australia, Singapore, Georgia, and most developed nations. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation warnings at this time.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Which military sites did Russia hit in Kiev during its latest retaliatory barrage?
Russia Today ---
!!! Third tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz region in 24 hours
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse
Russia Today ---
!!! At Nato summit, Trump berates European allies while pleasing Turkish host
France24 ---
!!! Lebanon says school principal among 4 killed in Israeli drone strike on car
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Tornadoes kill 17 in central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore
Al Jazeera ---
!!! '28,000 Russian troops killed in June': Zelensky pushes for NATO membership
WION News ---
Ukrainian midrange drones reshape the battlefield by targeting Russian supply lines
Associated Press ---
Which military sites did Russia hit in Kiev during its latest retaliatory barrage?
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drones target major Russian oil refinery
Russia Today ---
'28,000 Russian troops killed in June': Zelensky pushes for NATO membership
WION News ---
Lebanon says school principal among 4 killed in Israeli drone strike on car
South China Morning Post ---
Third tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz region in 24 hours
South China Morning Post ---
Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse
Russia Today ---
At Nato summit, Trump berates European allies while pleasing Turkish host
France24 ---
Trump criticises NATO allies over Iran conflict support
Al Jazeera ---
Trump says Greenland should be under US control
WION News ---
Royal Navy in worst state in centuries – retired admiral
Russia Today ---
Talk of US-China decoupling is getting loud– but neither side is ready for a clean break
South China Morning Post ---
Why Europe still needs Russia to keep the lights on
Russia Today ---
Tornadoes kill 17 in central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore
Al Jazeera ---
How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions
Al Jazeera ---
Syria's reconstruction and economic policy will rely on Europe and Turkey
France24 ---
Ukrainian woman wanted in connection with Monaco bombing found dead
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active conflicts, escalating maritime tensions, NATO alliance strain, and intensifying great power competition create a complex global security environment.
