extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple dangerous geopolitical events are actively occurring across critical regions with escalating US-Iran tensions, maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, and active conflicts in Ukraine and Lebanon, while North America faces significant weather hazards. Conditions warrant elevated preparedness awareness with potential for near-term escalation.
LAST UPDATED 05-04-2026 @ 06:03PM (CDT)World Clock
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataU.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.123
1.95%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.958
1.80%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.087
4.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.131
2.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.817
0.61%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.884
2.51%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.675
1.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.016
2.03%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.412
1.73%
US EIA
Cardano (ADA)
0.251
0.60%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80325.69
2.25%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11073
2.31%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2363.65
1.77%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
84.42
0.61%
Coinbase
DOW
48941.9
-1.13%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10363.93
-0.14%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23991.27
-1.24%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7200.75
-0.41%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
59513.12
0.38%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.29
7.65%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
105.14
-1.20%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4532.4
-0.02%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49079
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Yahoo Finance
Financial markets display mixed performance with cryptocurrency assets gaining strength—Bitcoin is up 2.25% at $80,325.69 and Ethereum is up 1.77% at $2,363.65—while traditional equity indices show weakness with the DOW declining 1.13% and the DAX falling 1.24%. The Volatility Index has increased 7.65% to 18.29, indicating elevated market uncertainty and investor concern. Gasoline prices have increased across all U.S. regions, with New England experiencing the largest gain at 4.31%, followed by increases across the Midwest, Central Atlantic, and West Coast regions.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Cuba
Level 2
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Cameroon
Level 2
Nicaragua
Level 3
Latvia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Jordan
Level 3
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Bermuda
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Luxembourg
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 3
Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel), representing the highest travel risk designation. Nicaragua and Jordan are both at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating significant security and safety concerns. Cuba and Cameroon are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), suggesting medium-term travel considerations. All space weather indices remain at normal levels with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation warnings currently in effect.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Iran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via Hormuz
France24 ---
!!! Fujairah oil zone hit by fire after drone attack as UAE says it intercepted Iran missiles
France24 ---
!!! UAE reports missile and drone strikes incoming from Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran hits US Navy ship with missile strike – media
Russia Today ---
!!! US destroys six Iranian boats, intercepts missiles in Hormuz; Tehran denies
WION News ---
!!! Putin and Zelensky both unilaterally declare conflicting 2-day truces
France24 ---
!!! Russia orders two-day ceasefire in Ukraine war to coincide with Victory Day
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Drone hits upscale Moscow tower as Russian capital readies for Victory Day parade
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Hundreds of Ukrainian drones shot down over Russia – Defense Ministry
Russia Today ---
Russia orders two-day ceasefire in Ukraine war to coincide with Victory Day
South China Morning Post ---
Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz
South China Morning Post ---
Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over signals spying
South China Morning Post ---
Drone hits upscale Moscow tower as Russian capital readies for Victory Day parade
South China Morning Post ---
War of words: Trump, Iran trade claims of missile strikes in the Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
'America has confirmed everything that Iran has been telling its population', analyst says
France24 ---
Fujairah oil zone hit by fire after drone attack as UAE says it intercepted Iran missiles
France24 ---
Putin and Zelensky both unilaterally declare conflicting 2-day truces
France24 ---
Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump's shadow
France24 ---
Iran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via Hormuz
France24 ---
Poking the bear? Armenia welcomes European leaders in Russia's backyard
France24 ---
Allies jolted on defence as Trump pulls troops from Germany
France24 ---
Mali crisis: Junta entrenches itself with no political solution in sight
France24 ---
Mali leader Assimi Goïta assumes role of defence minister after attacks kill previous minister
France24 ---
Two cargo vessels struck near Strait of Hormuz – monitor
Russia Today ---
Hundreds of Ukrainian drones shot down over Russia – Defense Ministry
Russia Today ---
A deal without Ukraine: Inside the Putin-Trump talks
Russia Today ---
Trump threatens more NATO members with troop withdrawals
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian strike kills two civilians in Russia – governor
Russia Today ---
Eyes on the next global flashpoint: Why India is pouring billions into a remote island
Russia Today ---
Iran hits US Navy ship with missile strike – media
Russia Today ---
Iran-US clash over alleged warship attack in Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
Zambia delaying US deals over minerals and data demands
Al Jazeera ---
Nepal lodges protest against India over long-running border dispute
Al Jazeera ---
US releases Touska container ship crew: Why it matters
Al Jazeera ---
UAE reports missile and drone strikes incoming from Iran
Al Jazeera ---
US destroys six Iranian boats, intercepts missiles in Hormuz; Tehran denies
WION News ---
Armenia hosts major EU summits in pivot away from Russia
Al Jazeera ---
How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive
Associated Press ---
Most active volcano in the Philippines spews giant ash column sky high
Associated Press ---
As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATO
Associated Press ---
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of cross-border attacks, hitting civilian areas and killing 3
Associated Press ---
The Strait of Hormuz is experiencing active military escalation between Iran and the US amid broader global security deterioration across multiple regions and power centers.
