There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active armed conflicts and military escalations are occurring across key global regions, including Pakistan-Taliban warfare and US-Iran military preparations, while domestic severe weather threatens the southeastern United States and natural hazards remain under elevated monitoring. The current global security posture reflects dangerous near-term developments with potential for regional destabilization alongside concurrent domestic weather hazards.
LAST UPDATED 02-27-2026 @ 03:07AM (CST)
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Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6181 years ago---
extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago---
extr North Korea: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
extr Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago---
extr Lebanon: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago---
extr Syria: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 70 years ago---
Alerts
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Events
The most recent events
ok M 2.8 - 9 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma
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Financial
The latest global financial data
Bitcoin (BTC)
67874.03
0.57%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2033.28
0.27%
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DAX
25357.52
0.27%
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FTSE 100
10893.2
0.43%
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S&P 500
6908.86
-0.54%
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Nikkei
58850.27
0.16%
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DOW
49499.2
0.03%
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Volatility Index
19.17
2.90%
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DOW Futures
49324
-0.42%
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Gold
5193.7
-0.01%
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Crude Oil
65.64
0.66%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.937
0.44%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.834
0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.852
0.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.962
-0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
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US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.675
-0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.532
2.01%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.662
-2.74%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.111
1.63%
US EIA
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09837
1.41%
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Cardano (ADA)
0.2922
1.81%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
87.59
1.96%
Coinbase
U.S. financial markets show signs of weakness with the S&P 500 declining 0.54% and DOW Futures down 0.43%, while the Volatility Index increased 3.17%, indicating rising market uncertainty and potential investor caution. Crude oil rose 0.83%, reflecting continued energy demand. Regional gasoline prices showed more dramatic movements, with the Gulf Coast up 2.01% and West Coast up 1.63%, indicating localized supply dynamics or distribution pressures. Cryptocurrency markets remained mixed with Solana up 1.98% and Bitcoin up 0.77%. Most global equity indices (DAX, Nikkei, FTSE 100) showed modest gains, suggesting U.S. equities are experiencing relative weakness compared to international markets.
Two nations maintain Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status due to severe security concerns: Ukraine and Mali. Four additional countries maintain Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisories: Trinidad and Tobago, Mauritania, Guyana, and Bangladesh. Numerous destinations including Brazil, Cambodia, the Netherlands, Chile, and Morocco maintain Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' status, reflecting varied regional stability and security considerations. Most nations continue to operate under normal precaution guidelines (Level 1). The concentration of elevated advisory levels in Africa and parts of South Asia suggests persistent regional challenges affecting civilian safety and international travel planning.