extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active military conflicts involving US forces in the Middle East, ongoing Russia-Ukraine war with North Korean involvement, and severe domestic weather threats across the United States create a convergent risk environment. Financial market volatility and regional seismic activity compound the overall threat picture, requiring elevated civilian preparedness measures.
LAST UPDATED 07-20-2026 @ 01:00AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
02:00AMLos Angeles
11:00PMLondon
07:00AMMoscow
09:00AMBeijing
02:00PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 24 min ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Special Marine Warning
Marathon, FL
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 44 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Forks, WA
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 6 hr
advi Heat Advisory
Spencer, IA
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 13 hr
warn Extreme Heat Warning
Storm Lake, IA
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.8 - 12 km ESE of Valdez, Alaska
Valdez, AK Effective 13 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1628
-1.81%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64122.49
-0.86%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07183
-0.65%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1856.94
-0.75%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
75.99
-0.45%
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
83.68
2.32%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4016.3
-0.06%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52333
-0.08%
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
Global financial markets experienced moderate declines during the reporting period. The Japanese Nikkei index led losses with a 4.03% decline, while U.S. indices fell modestly with the S&P 500 down 1.01% and DOW down 0.77%. Cryptocurrency markets showed weakness across major holdings, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cardano declining between 0.64% and 1.81%. The Volatility Index increased significantly by 12.19%, indicating elevated market uncertainty. Crude oil prices rose 2.32%, and U.S. gasoline prices increased broadly across all regions, ranging from 0.02% to 4.43% depending on locality.
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
U.S. travel advisories reflect current global security conditions with Afghanistan designated at the highest alert level (Do Not Travel) and Nicaragua at Reconsider Travel status. Multiple African and Eastern European nations including Togo, Eswatini, Cameroon, and Moldova remain under Increased Caution advisories. The majority of global destinations maintain normal precaution levels. U.S. defense readiness remains at DEFCON 5 (peacetime status). No space weather threats, including geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events, are currently active.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Middle East live: US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed
France24 ---
!!! US announces death of another service member, Jordan summons Iranian envoy over attacks
France24 ---
!!! US bombs Iran for ninth consecutive night as Hormuz tensions escalate
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran war live: US military completes ninth night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US strikes Iran, sirens heard in Kuwait, one American soldier killed in Iraq
WION News ---
Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
South China Morning Post ---
US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq
South China Morning Post ---
Israelis march to Gaza border demanding re-establishment of settlements
South China Morning Post ---
Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences
South China Morning Post ---
Middle East live: US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed
France24 ---
US announces death of another service member, Jordan summons Iranian envoy over attacks
France24 ---
Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan's Aqaba intercepted
France24 ---
Netanyahu could be arrested during New York visit – mayor
Russia Today ---
WATCH moment bomb explodes in Monaco assassination attempt on Ukrainian millionaire
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drones deliberately targeted Russian civilians in deadly warehouse attack – survivor
Russia Today ---
US service member killed during detonation of Iranian drone in Iraq
Al Jazeera ---
US bombs Iran for ninth consecutive night as Hormuz tensions escalate
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: US military completes ninth night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli ministers join march to Gaza to demand return of settlements
Al Jazeera ---
Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five
Al Jazeera ---
US strikes Iran, sirens heard in Kuwait, one American soldier killed in Iraq
WION News ---
Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces evacuations, burns homes in Var region
France24 ---
Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Associated Press ---
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Associated Press ---
Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike
Associated Press ---
Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas
Associated Press ---
Multiple active military conflicts are escalating simultaneously, with US-Iran operations intensifying nightly, Russia-Ukraine warfare continuing unabated, and Israeli-Palestinian tensions rising sharply.
