There are no serious national events at this time.
Global tensions are elevated across multiple regions including Ukraine, the Middle East, and Mexico, with escalating rhetoric and military posturing creating medium-term risks. While no immediate threats are imminent, the convergence of regional conflicts and deteriorating geopolitical relationships requires sustained monitoring and preparedness awareness.
LAST UPDATED 02-23-2026 @ 11:31AM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
12:31PM
Los Angeles
09:31AM
London
05:31PM
Moscow
08:31PM
Beijing
01:31AM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago---
extr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 3179 years ago---
extr Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
extr Lebanon: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago---
extr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 26 years ago---
extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
Events
The most recent events
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cryptocurrency markets showed mixed weakness, with Bitcoin declining 1.88% to 66,346.25, Ethereum down 1.46% to 1,928.32, and Solana falling 2.25% to 80.89, though Dogecoin gained 1.95%. Global equities displayed mixed performance, with the S&P 500 rising 0.69%, Dow up 0.47%, but European markets declining including Germany's DAX down 0.42% and Japan's Nikkei down 1.12%. Energy markets showed selective strength with crude oil up 0.15% and regional gasoline prices rising notably on the West Coast (up 2.72%) and Rocky Mountain region (up 2.55%). Gold prices increased 1.78% to 5,171.20, reflecting investor demand for safe-haven assets amid moderate volatility.
Five nations currently maintain Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisories: Mali, Ukraine, Lebanon, Burma/Myanmar, and Afghanistan. Three countries are at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status: Guyana, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea. Sixteen nations maintain Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' designations, including Brazil, Cambodia, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, and others across Africa, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia. The majority of monitored countries remain at Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions,' indicating that most global regions present acceptable conditions for normal travel activities.