extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active military conflicts and regional destabilization are occurring simultaneously with widespread natural disasters affecting civilian populations globally. Financial markets are showing elevated stress and volatility from interconnected geopolitical and environmental pressures. This combination of concurrent crises presents a high-risk environment with escalation potential over days to weeks.
LAST UPDATED 07-23-2026 @ 05:32PM (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.379816%, currently at 18.7
Effective 12 min ago ---
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1682
-3.56%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
65009.2
-1.63%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.06941
-4.85%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1875.78
-2.99%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
75.92
-2.60%
Coinbase
DOW
51711.65
-0.97%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10639.17
-0.73%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24763.12
-1.56%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7408.3
-1.21%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66422.6
0.46%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.7
12.38%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
92.29
0.11%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4050.9
0.02%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
51888
-0.01%
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 are experiencing moderate volatility with concerning trends in energy and commodity prices. The Volatility Index (VIX) surged 16.53% to 19.39, indicating elevated market uncertainty and investor anxiety. Crude oil prices rose significantly by 5.63% to $91.72 per barrel. Major stock indices declined across global markets: the S&P 500 fell 1.41%, DAX declined 1.56%, DOW decreased 1.02%, and FTSE 100 dropped 0.73%, while the Nikkei gained 0.46%. U.S. gasoline prices increased 3.1-4.8% nationally across all regions, with the Gulf Coast seeing the highest increase at 4.82%. Cryptocurrency markets also declined, with Bitcoin down 1.99%, Ethereum down 2.91%, and Dogecoin down 5.20%.
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
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
El Salvador
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
Current international travel advisories indicate significant variation in global stability. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory due to extreme conditions. Nicaragua is at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' indicating elevated risk. Multiple nations including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Eswatini, Togo, and Moldova are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution.' The majority of nations reviewed are at Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions,' including Australia, Georgia, Singapore, Bhutan, and The Kyrgyz Republic. No significant space weather events (geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation) are currently reported.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Children wounded in Israeli strike on Khan Younis
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy
France24 ---
!!! Oil surges past $100 in a first since May as Middle East conflicts rage
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US directly involved in Ukrainian strikes on Russia – Lavrov
Russia Today ---
!!! Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea, as oil surges over US$100
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Heatwave-fuelled wildfires rage in southern France, Italy and Spain
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
Associated Press ---
Resumption of oil exports: Will Yemen recover its economic lifeline?
Al Jazeera ---
Children wounded in Israeli strike on Khan Younis
Al Jazeera ---
World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage
Al Jazeera ---
What are the security implications of the US-Saudi nuclear deal?
Al Jazeera ---
Far-right Israeli incursion heightens tensions at Al-Aqsa ahead of election
Al Jazeera ---
Oil surges past $100 in a first since May as Middle East conflicts rage
Al Jazeera ---
Trump: US-Saudi nuclear deal hinges on Saudi joining Abraham Accords
Al Jazeera ---
Lebanon Latest: President Aoun visits White House to discuss Hezbollah
Al Jazeera ---
Yemen faces a new challenge amid prospects of confrontation
Al Jazeera ---
US House votes to limit Iran war for first time since ceasefire breakdown
Al Jazeera ---
Two Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces as West Bank fields set ablaze
Al Jazeera ---
US set to unveil fresh tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy faces Friday expiry
WION News ---
Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy
France24 ---
'A recipe for disaster': France's dry southwest struggles to contain wildfire
France24 ---
After meeting with Moscow, Washington reiterates wish to mediate Ukraine war
France24 ---
Middle East war's economic impact 'could get worse' if Houthis join in
France24 ---
Thousands evacuated due to wildfire in France's southwest
France24 ---
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes fastest ever recorded
France24 ---
US rhetoric 'all about amping up' but strategy for a deal with Iran unclear
France24 ---
How Houthi strikes on oil tankers will impact the Middle East war
France24 ---
Ukrainian leadership crisis: Why Zelensky sacked his defense minister
Russia Today ---
Zelensky fires top Ukrainian General Syrsky
Russia Today ---
US directly involved in Ukrainian strikes on Russia – Lavrov
Russia Today ---
Hamas names new leader as Gaza war grinds on – who is he?
Russia Today ---
Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea, as oil surges over US$100
South China Morning Post ---
EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets
South China Morning Post ---
On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion question
South China Morning Post ---
Heatwave-fuelled wildfires rage in southern France, Italy and Spain
South China Morning Post ---
Houthis target Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening another Iran war chokepoint
South China Morning Post ---
US unveils civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
South China Morning Post ---
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
Republicans in Congress continue to back Iran war despite the political risk
Associated Press ---
A sailor dies after a Ukraine-bound tanker catches fire off Romania as officials probe war link
Associated Press ---
US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
Associated Press ---
Chile hunts for copper buyers beyond China with US$100 billion mining plan
South China Morning Post ---
Bordeaux wildfire burns 3,100 hectares, 20,000 evacuated
Al Jazeera ---
Multiple active conflicts across the Middle East, Ukraine, and Israel-Palestine regions are escalating with direct great power military involvement and economic destabilization.
