extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple concurrent global crises are actively unfolding, including confirmed US-Iran military engagements in the Middle East, ongoing Ukrainian warfare, maritime security threats in the Red Sea and South China Sea, and significant natural disasters including European wildfires and severe US weather systems. While dangerous events are occurring across multiple fronts, direct catastrophic threats to US civilian populations remain localized rather than imminent.
LAST UPDATED 07-25-2026 @ 02:31AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
03:31AMLos Angeles
12:31AMLondon
08:31AMMoscow
10:31AMBeijing
03:31PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsadvi Heat Advisory
Chadron, NE
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 16 hr
advi Heat Advisory
Harrisburg, NE
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 16 hr
advi Heat Advisory
Ranchettes, WY
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 16 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
watc Extreme Heat Watch
Charles City, IA
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 12 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green forest fire notification in Namibia
Tsumkwe, Otjozondjupa Region Effective 6 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Angola
Cunda diá Baze, Malanje Effective 19 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Angola
Santa Clara, Kwanza Sul Effective 24 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Angola
Saurimo, Lunda Sul Effective 25 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in France
Biscarrosse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Effective 29 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1619
-1.16%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
63916.92
-0.26%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.06925
-0.40%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1853.88
-0.32%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
73.76
-0.19%
Coinbase
DOW
51947.25
0.46%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10736.23
0.91%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25099
1.36%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7411.98
0.05%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
64611.15
-2.73%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.58
-0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
89.31
-3.12%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4070.8
0.51%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52124
0.44%
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
U.S. gasoline prices have increased substantially across all regions, ranging from 3.1% to 4.8%, with the national average for regular gasoline at $4.00 per gallon, reflecting significant upward pressure on energy costs. International equity markets showed mixed performance, with European indices (DAX up 1.36%, FTSE up 0.91%) outperforming U.S. markets (S&P 500 up 0.05%), while Japan's Nikkei declined 2.73%. Crude oil prices decreased 1.87%, cryptocurrencies exhibited minor volatility with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing slight losses, and gold remained stable with modest gains.
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
Belgium
Level 2
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
Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory due to security concerns, while Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 requiring travel reconsideration. Seven additional countries including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Belgium are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution.' No geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events are currently occurring, maintaining normal space weather conditions and stable communications infrastructure.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US-Iran fighting escalates as explosions heard near US base in Iraq, sirens in Bahrain
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US pummels Iran as Tehran targets regional bases stationing US forces
France24 ---
!!! Russian attack kills 10 after Zelensky hosts US firm making Patriot air defence systems
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Russian strikes kill 10 in Kyiv region
France24 ---
!!! Raging wildfires in France and Spain force over 200,000 to flee
South China Morning Post ---
!!! China, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China Sea
Al Jazeera ---
The war must go on: NATO plans for no endgame
Russia Today ---
Strait of Hormuz crisis: What is happening to the key global energy channel
Russia Today ---
China, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China Sea
Al Jazeera ---
Saudi-led coalition strikes Houthi-controlled Hodeidah
Al Jazeera ---
US-Iran fighting escalates as explosions heard near US base in Iraq, sirens in Bahrain
South China Morning Post ---
Raging wildfires in France and Spain force over 200,000 to flee
South China Morning Post ---
Russian attack kills 10 after Zelensky hosts US firm making Patriot air defence systems
South China Morning Post ---
US pummels Iran as Tehran targets regional bases stationing US forces
France24 ---
Deadly clashes in the occupied West Bank
France24 ---
Russian strikes kill 10 in Kyiv region
France24 ---
Spain declares emergency as fires spread
France24 ---
Iran warns countries aiding US attack
France24 ---
EU targets Indian entities of Russian banks
Russia Today ---
Multiple active conflicts and a major regional military escalation are occurring simultaneously while large-scale natural disasters unfold in Europe.
