extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
The US faces an active tropical cyclone emergency affecting 17.2 million people while multiple critical international crises simultaneously unfold, including military escalation in the Middle East, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, and unprecedented European wildfires. Financial markets are experiencing elevated volatility in response to these compound threats. Sustained international coordination and enhanced preparedness are required over the coming days and weeks.
LAST UPDATED 07-23-2026 @ 03:04PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
04:04PMLos Angeles
01:04PMLondon
09:04PMMoscow
11:04PMBeijing
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The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 16.526443%, currently at 19.39
Effective 47 min ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Great Falls, MT
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advi Wind Advisory
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advi Special Weather Statement
Eureka, NV
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 25 min
advi Rip Current Statement
Loxley, AL
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Washburn, WI
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Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.2 - 150 km WNW of Port Orford, Oregon
Port Orford, OR Effective 48 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1691
-3.04%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64768.32
-1.99%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.06916
-5.20%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1877.36
-2.91%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
75.58
-3.04%
Coinbase
DOW
51685.48
-1.02%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10639.17
-0.73%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24763.12
-1.56%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7393.45
-1.41%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66422.6
0.46%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.39
16.53%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
91.72
5.63%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4048
-2.50%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
51871
-1.10%
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 financial markets are experiencing moderate volatility with concerning trends in energy and commodity prices. The Volatility Index (VIX) surged 16.53% to 19.39, indicating elevated market uncertainty and investor anxiety. Crude oil prices rose significantly by 5.63% to $91.72 per barrel. Major stock indices declined across global markets: the S&P 500 fell 1.41%, DAX declined 1.56%, DOW decreased 1.02%, and FTSE 100 dropped 0.73%, while the Nikkei gained 0.46%. U.S. gasoline prices increased 3.1-4.8% nationally across all regions, with the Gulf Coast seeing the highest increase at 4.82%. Cryptocurrency markets also declined, with Bitcoin down 1.99%, Ethereum down 2.91%, and Dogecoin down 5.20%.
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
Current international travel advisories indicate significant variation in global stability. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory due to extreme conditions. Nicaragua is at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' indicating elevated risk. Multiple nations including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Eswatini, Togo, and Moldova are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution.' The majority of nations reviewed are at Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions,' including Australia, Georgia, Singapore, Bhutan, and The Kyrgyz Republic. No significant space weather events (geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation) are currently reported.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US directly involved in Ukrainian strikes on Russia – Lavrov
Russia Today ---
!!! Russia strikes Ukrainian military targets in Odessa Region – MOD
Russia Today ---
!!! Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridge or power plant after Hormuz attacks
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
Associated Press ---
!!! Iran flew IRGC men, advisers and military gear to bolster Houthis for blockade
WION News ---
!!! Kuwait-Iraq border crossing hit in drone attack
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Two Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces as West Bank fields set ablaze
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Houthis target Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening another Iran war chokepoint
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Trump says US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea
WION News ---
!!! Has Russia helped Iran target CIA sites in the Gulf?
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US House votes to limit Iran war for first time since ceasefire breakdown
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 1,000
Al Jazeera ---
!!! DR Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes fastest ever recorded
France24 ---
!!! Thousands evacuated due to wildfire in France's southwest
France24 ---
!!! Spain battles spreading wildfires fuelled by climate-change driven heat
France24 ---
!!! How shipping insurance rates are rising, as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb shut down
Al Jazeera ---
US directly involved in Ukrainian strikes on Russia – Lavrov
Russia Today ---
Ukraine hits two more Russian retailer warehouses
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian defense plant sold off to fund luxury car fleet – prosecutors
Russia Today ---
India and Myanmar to deepen rare-earths cooperation
Russia Today ---
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada
Russia Today ---
The war must go on: NATO plans for no endgame
Russia Today ---
Russia strikes Ukrainian military targets in Odessa Region – MOD
Russia Today ---
EU caves in on new Russia sanctions – media
Russia Today ---
Yemen faces a new challenge amid prospects of confrontation
Al Jazeera ---
US House votes to limit Iran war for first time since ceasefire breakdown
Al Jazeera ---
Two Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces as West Bank fields set ablaze
Al Jazeera ---
Trump says Saudi nuclear pact hinges on kingdom joining Abraham Accords
Al Jazeera ---
Kuwait-Iraq border crossing hit in drone attack
Al Jazeera ---
How shipping insurance rates are rising, as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb shut down
Al Jazeera ---
Has Russia helped Iran target CIA sites in the Gulf?
Al Jazeera ---
Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 1,000
Al Jazeera ---
Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj freed on bail
Al Jazeera ---
Rebuilding Gaza to cost $71bn, must include Palestinians, report finds
Al Jazeera ---
Which Middle East nations have nuclear programmes, and how were they built?
Al Jazeera ---
Iran flew IRGC men, advisers and military gear to bolster Houthis for blockade
WION News ---
Trump says US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea
WION News ---
Rahul Gandhi leads opposition MPs to Gandhi Smriti to support students
WION News ---
After meeting with Moscow, Washington reiterates wish to mediate Ukraine war
France24 ---
Middle East war's economic impact 'could get worse' if Houthis join in
France24 ---
Thousands evacuated due to wildfire in France's southwest
France24 ---
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes fastest ever recorded
France24 ---
How the student 'Cockroach' movement grew its influence across India
France24 ---
US rhetoric 'all about amping up' but strategy for a deal with Iran unclear
France24 ---
How Houthi strikes on oil tankers will impact the Middle East war
France24 ---
India's 'Cockroach' movement spreads to Mumbai after violence in New Delhi
France24 ---
In pictures: Wildfires ravage parts of southern France
France24 ---
Spain battles spreading wildfires fuelled by climate-change driven heat
France24 ---
India's police accused of exercising 'absolute brutality' against peaceful protesters
France24 ---
On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion question
South China Morning Post ---
EU fines Google US$1 billion, risking US fury
South China Morning Post ---
Heatwave-fuelled wildfires rage in southern France, Italy and Spain
South China Morning Post ---
Houthis target Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening another Iran war chokepoint
South China Morning Post ---
US unveils civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
South China Morning Post ---
US not getting enough critical minerals from China, Greer says as Xi-Trump meeting looms
South China Morning Post ---
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridge or power plant after Hormuz attacks
South China Morning Post ---
DR Congo Ebola death toll passes 1,000 in fastest outbreak on record
South China Morning Post ---
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
Republicans in Congress continue to back Iran war despite the political risk
Associated Press ---
A sailor dies after a Ukraine-bound tanker catches fire off Romania as officials probe war link
Associated Press ---
US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
Associated Press ---
Demand for critical minerals fuels conflict but could help resource-rich nations, WTO says
Associated Press ---
'A recipe for disaster': France's dry southwest struggles to contain wildfire
France24 ---
Multiple concurrent crises threaten global stability, from escalating US-Iran military confrontation to active Russia-Ukraine warfare, regional Middle East conflicts, and significant natural disasters.
