extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active US-Iranian military escalations in the Middle East with direct attacks and hardening rhetoric are occurring within a broader context of intensifying great power competition and emerging regional nuclear proliferation. Domestic pressures including severe weather events and significant fuel price increases compound the international security environment. The situation warrants heightened vigilance for potential near-term dangerous developments and broader conflict expansion.
LAST UPDATED 05-08-2026 @ 08:35PM (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 12 min ago Stilwell, OK (Adair County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 12 min ago Coalgate, OK (Coal County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 18 min ago Eufaula, OK (McIntosh County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 22 min ago Stilwell, OK (Adair County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 23 min ago Lawton, OK (Comanche County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Callahan, FL
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 25 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Bristow, OK
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 55 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Stilwell, OK
Effective 12 min ago Expires in 40 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Coalgate, OK
Effective 12 min ago Expires in 40 min
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.8 - 271 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska
271 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska Effective 56 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2754
0.69%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80228.97
0.05%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1095
-0.03%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2310.85
0.16%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
92.47
0.49%
Coinbase
DOW
49609.16
0.02%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10233.07
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24338.63
-1.32%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7398.93
0.84%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
62713.65
-0.19%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.19
0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
94.68
-0.14%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4723.7
0.27%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49745
0.09%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.452
7.98%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.251
7.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.378
7.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.42
7.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.113
7.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.399
13.26%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.902
6.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.359
8.54%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.583
3.16%
US EIA
Gasoline prices have surged significantly across all US regions, with Midwest prices rising 13.26% to $4.399/gallon, while other regions show increases of 6-8%, and West Coast prices reaching $5.583/gallon. European equity markets are declining, with the DAX down 1.32% and FTSE 100 down 0.43%, while US markets remain relatively stable with the S&P 500 up 0.84% and DOW up 0.02%. Cryptocurrency markets show modest gains with Solana up 4.41% and Bitcoin up 0.29%. The Volatility Index has increased to 17.19, and crude oil remains down 0.22% at $94.60/barrel.
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
Rwanda
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
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
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Bermuda
Level 1
Afghanistan and Lebanon remain at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) advisory status due to extreme security concerns affecting US civilians. Nicaragua is rated Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Rwanda are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most destinations globally maintain Level 1 status (Exercise Normal Precautions) including Singapore, Australia, and Georgia. No geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events are currently occurring.
Headlines
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Al Jazeera ---
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Pentagon releases video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers
Al Jazeera ---
Al Jazeera reporter witnesses Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port
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Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Al Jazeera ---
ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war
Al Jazeera ---
More than a dozen reported killed in Israeli attacks on south Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
Middle East war back on? UAE responds to fresh attacks, US and Iran trade fire
France24 ---
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Iran war hangs over Trump's Beijing visit
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Russia forced to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years
France24 ---
Israeli airstrikes kill 5 in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah rockets hit open areas in Israel
Associated Press ---
A government critic dies in custody in Rwanda, drawing calls for an independent probe
Associated Press ---
New suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain and remote Tristan da Cunha
South China Morning Post ---
Spain to repatriate guests as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canaries
South China Morning Post ---
US and Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz, testing ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Moscow war parade
South China Morning Post ---
Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike
South China Morning Post ---
Active combat operations continue across Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa amid strained ceasefires and escalating military confrontations between major powers.
