extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active regional conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, significant seismic activity in populated areas, and economic volatility create a complex threat environment requiring heightened awareness over the coming weeks.
LAST UPDATED 05-15-2026 @ 11:02PM (CDT)World Clock
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Effective 23 min ago Independence, IA (Buchanan County) US
Alerts
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2617
0.08%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
79113.92
0.07%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11256
-0.64%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2228.72
0.26%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
89.17
-0.02%
Coinbase
DOW
49526.17
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10195.37
-1.71%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23950.57
-2.07%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7408.5
-1.24%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.43
6.78%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
101.16
4.37%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4543.6
-3.02%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49485
-1.33%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.5
1.08%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.336
2.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.478
2.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.534
2.58%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.176
1.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.405
0.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.953
1.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.372
0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.613
0.54%
US EIA
Global equity markets demonstrate weakness with major indices declining across all regions: the DAX down 2.07%, Nikkei down 1.99%, FTSE 100 down 1.71%, S&P 500 down 1.24%, and DOW down 1.07%. Volatility Index rose 6.78% indicating increased market stress. Crude oil prices increased 4.37% to $101.16 per barrel, while gold declined 3.02% to $4,543.60. Cryptocurrency markets show mixed performance with Bitcoin up 0.013% and Ethereum up 0.15%, while Cardano, Dogecoin, and Solana declined. U.S. gasoline prices increased across all regions, ranging from 0.14% to 2.57% gains, with national average at $4.50.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
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
Chad
Level 1
Slovenia
Level 1
Namibia
Level 2
Sudan
Level 4
Brunei
Level 1
Malawi
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 2
Burma
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Iceland
Level 1
Iceland
Level 1
Jordan
Level 3
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
International travel advisories reflect elevated caution in multiple regions with Afghanistan and Sudan both at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status. Nicaragua stands at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) due to ongoing instability. Six nations including Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Namibia, and Malawi are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Majority of monitored countries maintain Level 1 (Normal Precautions) status. Space weather conditions remain nominal with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently reported.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interestNew Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo
France24 ---
Live: Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, US State Department says
France24 ---
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence from China after meeting Xi
France24 ---
A test for Ukraine, a dilemma for Zelensky: What's at stake in the Andriy Yermak corruption probe
France24 ---
Haiti: At least 78 dead in violent Port-au-Prince gang clashes
France24 ---
36 countries approve creation of special Ukraine tribunal to prosecute Russia
France24 ---
Russia and Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war each
France24 ---
Ukrainian drones kill four in attack on apartments in Russia – governor
Russia Today ---
The war on Iran may become a turning point in the post-Cold War order
Russia Today ---
India can mediate between Iran and Arab countries – Lavrov
Russia Today ---
Ukraine to target doctors for mobilization
Russia Today ---
Gulf states mulling non-aggression pact with Iran – FT
Russia Today ---
Iran war live: Lebanon, Israel extend truce; Tehran ready for more US talks
Al Jazeera ---
Seven killed in Gaza on Nakba Day as Israel says it targets Hamas member
Al Jazeera ---
Cuba hit by protests, blackouts amid oil shortage
Al Jazeera ---
Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
Al Jazeera ---
WHO confirms 10 global hantavirus cases, Hondius crew remain symptom-free
Al Jazeera ---
Zelenskyy vows response after Russian strike kills 24 in Kyiv
Al Jazeera ---
Russia pounds Kyiv as its advance in eastern Ukraine slows to a crawl
Al Jazeera ---
Hantavirus: how scared should we be?
Al Jazeera ---
UAE to accelerate oil pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
BRICS talks end without joint statement as divisions over Iran war deepen
Al Jazeera ---
US charges Iran-backed militia commander over plotting attacks on Jewish sites
WION News ---
Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire despite new strikes
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine war: 36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over invasion
South China Morning Post ---
Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called
South China Morning Post ---
Finland warns of drone scare near Helsinki, fighter jets scrambled, flights diverted
South China Morning Post ---
CIA chief makes rare Cuba visit as island runs out of oil
South China Morning Post ---
Un barco cerca de los Emiratos es capturado y llevado a Irán, otro es atacado y se hunde
Associated Press ---
Global crises are mounting simultaneously across Ukraine, Taiwan, Middle East conflicts, and emerging health threats while NATO unity faces strain.
