extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active global crises—including escalating Ukraine conflict, regional military tensions, humanitarian emergencies, and severe weather in North America—create a dangerous but not imminent threat environment with no immediate risk to US civilians within 24-48 hours.
LAST UPDATED 07-02-2026 @ 11:33AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
12:33PMLos Angeles
09:33AMLondon
05:33PMMoscow
07:33PMBeijing
12:33AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago Lake Crystal, MN (Blue Earth County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 20 min ago Windom, MN (Cottonwood County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 40 min ago Lake Crystal, MN (Blue Earth County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 33 min ago Hardin, IL (Calhoun County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 33 min ago South Jacksonville, IL (Morgan County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Marine Weather Statement
Pearlington, MS
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 42 min
advi Heat Advisory
Meadville, PA
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 8 hr
warn Extreme Heat Warning
Ashland, OH
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 8 hr
warn Extreme Heat Warning
Madison, WI
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.6 - 19 km WSW of Denali Park, Alaska
Healy, AK Effective 42 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:109.894km) in Taiwan 02/07/2026 14:44 UTC, 970 thousand in 100km.
Yonakuni, Okinawa Effective 60 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1617
5.14%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
61635.43
2.79%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07462
3.42%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1697.38
5.58%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
81.01
4.69%
Coinbase
DOW
52705.15
0.76%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10652.87
1.67%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25580.88
2.16%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7472.4
-0.14%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
68733.15
-2.47%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
16.78
1.15%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
67.72
-1.25%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4141.6
1.45%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
53017
0.66%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.831
-2.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.742
-0.93%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.855
-2.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.915
-2.49%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.605
0.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.625
-2.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.321
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.715
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.919
-2.73%
US EIA
Financial markets demonstrate mixed but generally positive performance. Cryptocurrency markets show gains across major assets, with Ethereum up 5.18% at $1,690.95, Solana up 3.52% at $80.10, and Bitcoin up 2.50% at $61,461.97. Major global stock indices are predominantly positive, including the DAX up 2.30%, FTSE 100 up 1.91%, and DOW up 0.68%, though the S&P 500 is marginally down at -0.047% and the Nikkei is down 2.47%. Energy markets show weakness with crude oil down 1.21% to $67.75 per barrel, and U.S. gasoline prices declining across most regions by 2-3%, except for a slight increase in the Lower Atlantic region. The Volatility Index has decreased to 16.3, suggesting relatively calm market conditions.
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
Malawi
Level 1
Burkina Faso
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
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
Bangladesh
Level 1
Luxembourg
Level 1
Botswana
Level 2
Botswana
Level 2
Lesotho
Level 2
Ecuador
Level 1
Pakistan
Level 3
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Canada
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 3
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Uganda
Level 4
International travel advisories reflect generally stable security conditions with targeted concerns in specific regions. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory indicating critical security risks, while Nicaragua is at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' due to ongoing instability. Several countries including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, and Moldova are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution.' The majority of global destinations, including major economies like Australia, Singapore, and Georgia, remain at Level 1 with normal precautions recommended. Current DEFCON status remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating no elevated military threat posture, and no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events are occurring.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ukraine: Russia pounds Kyiv in massive drone, missile strike
France24 ---
!!! Kyiv residents reel after largest Russian attack on city kills at least 13
France24 ---
!!! Gaza marks 1,000 days of war. Palestinians there face an uncertain future
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Venezuela faces post-quake medical crisis as threat of infections looms
South China Morning Post ---
!!! A week after the earthquakes, Venezuela still searches for its thousands missing
France24 ---
!!! In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises
Al Jazeera ---
!!! 37 students missing in Nigeria after yet another jihadist kidnapping
France24 ---
!!! Dozens of students missing after Nigerian school attack
Russia Today ---
!!! Hundreds of doctors killed or missing in Sudan war – report
Russia Today ---
!!! Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR Congo
France24 ---
!!! Trump sees progress as US and Iran hold talks in Qatar
South China Morning Post ---
PM Modi, PM Takaichi announce defence agreement, naval exercises
WION News ---
From AI to defence: What are the MoCs that PM Modi and Takaichi signed
WION News ---
Gaza marks 1,000 days of war. Palestinians there face an uncertain future
South China Morning Post ---
Venezuela faces post-quake medical crisis as threat of infections looms
South China Morning Post ---
Trump sees progress as US and Iran hold talks in Qatar
South China Morning Post ---
Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, was not using Iran-approved route: Iranian state TV
South China Morning Post ---
In the AI era, US-China competition hinges on who can adapt faster
South China Morning Post ---
A week after the earthquakes, Venezuela still searches for its thousands missing
France24 ---
Ukraine's attacks forcing 'Russians to realise the war is really happening'
France24 ---
Algerians vote in parliamentary elections overshadowed by candidate bans
France24 ---
Danish Refugee Council on importance of coordinated response to Ebola, wider humanitarian crisis
France24 ---
37 students missing in Nigeria after yet another jihadist kidnapping
France24 ---
Ukraine: Russia pounds Kyiv in massive drone, missile strike
France24 ---
Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR Congo
France24 ---
French race to get hold of air conditioning as yet another heatwave looms
France24 ---
As hospitals saturate, earthquakes lay bare frailty of Venezuela's health system
France24 ---
Kyiv residents reel after largest Russian attack on city kills at least 13
France24 ---
Thousands return to Malawi to escape South Africa's xenophobic violence
France24 ---
Why the Alaska understandings no longer matter
Russia Today ---
Washington thinks it can fix Libya. It may be about to break it again instead
Russia Today ---
Hundreds of doctors killed or missing in Sudan war – report
Russia Today ---
Italy blocking NATO pledge to Ukraine – media
Russia Today ---
Dozens of students missing after Nigerian school attack
Russia Today ---
Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steam
Al Jazeera ---
A Palestinian home inside a cage
Al Jazeera ---
Billions flow between EU institutions and Israel, despite Gaza genocide
Al Jazeera ---
In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises
Al Jazeera ---
Active warfare in Ukraine, regional conflicts in Africa and Middle East, natural disasters in Venezuela and Pacific region, and deteriorating US-China trade relations present multifaceted global security and humanitarian challenges.
