extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active US-Iran military escalation with exhausted diplomatic channels, combined with threats to critical global energy infrastructure, compounded by widespread domestic natural disasters and economic market instability, creates a multifaceted crisis environment warranting elevated civilian preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 07-18-2026 @ 06:30AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
07:30AMLos Angeles
04:30AMLondon
12:30PMMoscow
02:30PMBeijing
07:30PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 15 min ago ---
warn Flood Warning
Effective 53 min ago Cienegas Terrace, TX (Val Verde County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 53 min ago Cienegas Terrace, TX (Val Verde County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Ebensburg, PA
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 29 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Kodiak Station, AK
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM County
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Sand Point, AK
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:136.85km) in Tajikistan 18/07/2026 10:36 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.
Rŭshon, Gorno-Badakhshan Effective 42 min ago
watc M 4.8 - 109 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan
Rŭshon, Gorno-Badakhshan Effective 54 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.166
-0.72%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
63967.99
0.12%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07218
-0.47%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1843.82
0.16%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
74.9
-0.11%
Coinbase
DOW
52146.42
-0.77%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10600.37
0.27%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24830.98
-0.34%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7457.69
-1.01%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.77
12.19%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
81.78
4.47%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4018.8
0.67%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52375
-0.78%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.855
2.07%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.765
1.76%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.851
1.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.925
1.32%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.642
2.25%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.662
3.71%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.423
2.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.823
4.43%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.832
0.02%
US EIA
Financial markets are experiencing notable volatility with the Volatility Index surging 12.19%, indicating heightened market uncertainty and investor concern. Major indices show mixed performance, with the Nikkei declining 4.03%, S&P 500 down 1.01%, and DOW down 0.77%, while crude oil prices have increased 4.47%. Gasoline prices have risen across all US regions, with increases ranging from 0.02% to 4.43%, with the Rocky Mountain region showing the steepest increase. Gold prices have increased 0.67%, suggesting traditional safe-haven asset accumulation. Cryptocurrency markets remain relatively stable with minor fluctuations in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major digital assets.
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
Jamaica
Level 2
Jamaica
Level 2
Slovakia
Level 1
Chad
Level 1
International travel advisories indicate significant regional instability, with Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo maintaining Level 4 (Do Not Travel) designations. Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while nine additional nations including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, and Moldova are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). No geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or elevated solar radiation events are currently active. The current DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating normal operational posture with no elevated national security threat status.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US strikes hit Iran for seventh night
France24 ---
!!! Middle East live: Kuwait says Iran hit second water and electricity plant
France24 ---
!!! US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases recovery funds
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Donald Trump blames Canada for smoke pollution
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France: 2,000 hectares lost in forest fires
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Ukraine: Protests over Fedorov's removal continue for a second day
France24 ---
US strikes hit Iran for seventh night
France24 ---
Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases recovery funds
France24 ---
Russia says Ukrainian drone attack killed several in Moscow logistics centre
France24 ---
Middle East live: Kuwait says Iran hit second water and electricity plant
France24 ---
No fuel, no patience: Russians endure fuel shortages
France24 ---
UN launches new refugee hub in Ethiopia offering legal aid and protection
France24 ---
Thousands protest in Kyiv for second day over ouster of popular defence minister Fedorov
France24 ---
Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Mexican coast near Guatemala, tsunami alert lifted
France24 ---
Paris region's record June heatwave more than doubled normal mortality rate to reach 3,000
France24 ---
Pakistani troops kill 24 militants in raids as violence escalates in region near Afghanistan
Associated Press ---
The sell-off for AI stars worsens, while oil prices keep jumping
Associated Press ---
Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas
Associated Press ---
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The other AI superpower: How Russia and China are building an alternative to Silicon Valley
Russia Today ---
US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador
South China Morning Post ---
Russian activist arrested a day after predicting Putin will end up in handcuffs
South China Morning Post ---
Chemical tanker seized off Yemen coast in suspected Somali pirate hijack
South China Morning Post ---
US confronts floods, heatwaves, smoky skies all at once amid Trump aid cuts
South China Morning Post ---
Active military escalation between the US and Iran, alongside Ukrainian governance instability and major natural disasters, are elevating global security risks.
