extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple concurrent threats—escalating Middle Eastern military operations, ongoing Ukraine conflict, significant natural disasters, and elevated market volatility—create a complex threat environment requiring increased civilian preparedness. The medium-term risk trajectory warrants heightened situational awareness across geopolitical, environmental, and economic domains.
LAST UPDATED 07-24-2026 @ 02:31AM (CDT)World Clock
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.168
-0.12%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
65618.02
0.87%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.06996
1.16%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1897.24
1.08%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
76.13
0.40%
Coinbase
DOW
51711.65
-0.97%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10630.86
-0.08%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24838
0.30%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7408.3
-1.21%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
64611.15
-2.73%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.7
---%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
90.52
-1.81%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4048.7
-0.04%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52040
0.28%
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 equity markets are declining across major indices: Japan's Nikkei fell 2.85%, Germany's DAX declined 1.56%, and the U.S. S&P 500 dropped 1.21%, with the Volatility Index surging 12.38% indicating elevated market uncertainty. U.S. gasoline prices have risen across all regions, with West Coast prices reaching $4.98 per gallon—an increase of 3.1-4.8% depending on location. Cryptocurrency markets show mixed results with Bitcoin up 0.36% and Ethereum up 0.11%, while Cardano declined 0.54%. Precious metals have weakened with gold down 0.44% and crude oil declining 0.47%.
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
El Salvador
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
Afghanistan remains designated Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to critical security concerns. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating significant deterioration in conditions. Seven countries are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution): Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, Moldova, and Belgium. The majority of monitored nations maintain Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) status. All space weather indicators remain normal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation threats currently detected.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Middle East live: US launches new strikes on Iran as oil prices skyrocket
France24 ---
!!! Spain declares state of emergency and France seeks EU help as wildfires rage
France24 ---
!!! Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy
France24 ---
!!! US launches 13th night of strikes as Iran warns of escalation in the Gulf
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran war live: US completes 13th night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! 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 ---
Middle East live: US launches new strikes on Iran as oil prices skyrocket
France24 ---
Spain declares state of emergency and France seeks EU help as wildfires rage
France24 ---
Trump announces double digit tariffs on 60 countries over forced labour concerns
France24 ---
Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy
France24 ---
Ukraine behind drone strikes on Kazakh oil tankers – Moscow
Russia Today ---
As oil soars, experts watch Red Sea tankers for clarity on Houthi blockade
Al Jazeera ---
US launches 13th night of strikes as Iran warns of escalation in the Gulf
Al Jazeera ---
Israel bombs Gaza after displacement orders, kills two Palestinians
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: US completes 13th night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
How the Houthi Red Sea blockade will impact the world
Al Jazeera ---
US war on Iran: The $110 billion price tag
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war: Chinese tanker passes Red Sea choke point despite Houthi blockade
South China Morning Post ---
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 ---
The United States faces multiple simultaneous crises including active military conflict with Iran, Middle East regional warfare, global trade disruption, and significant natural disasters.
