extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active military conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East present near-term escalation risks with demonstrated volatility, while safe-haven buying in gold and regional fuel price increases reflect economic uncertainty. Localized natural hazards and persistent regional instability warrant heightened monitoring, though no imminent global-scale threats are currently evident.
LAST UPDATED 02-21-2026 @ 11:33PM (CST)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
12:33AMLos Angeles
09:33PMLondon
05:33AMMoscow
08:33AMBeijing
01:33PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 3179 years ago ---
extr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 26 years ago ---
extr Iran: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
extr Haiti: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
extr Somalia: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertswatc High Wind Watch
North Browning, MT
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 19 hr
watc High Wind Watch
Great Falls, MT
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 19 hr
warn Gale Warning
Saint Simons Island, GA
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 13 hr
warn Gale Warning
Saint Simons Island, GA
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 13 hr
warn Gale Warning
Saint Simons Island, GA
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataDogecoin (DOGE)
0.09715
-1.27%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
67928.37
-0.04%
Coinbase
Cardano (ADA)
0.2766
-1.21%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1972.81
-0.01%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
84.97
-0.21%
Coinbase
DAX
25260.69
0.87%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
56825.7
-1.12%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6909.51
0.69%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10686.89
0.56%
Yahoo Finance
DOW
49625.97
0.47%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
66.48
0.12%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49674
0.44%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5080.9
1.67%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.09
-5.64%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.924
0.76%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.833
0.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.835
-0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.967
0.61%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
0.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.683
-0.19%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.482
0.24%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.737
2.55%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.045
2.72%
US EIA
Global equity markets demonstrated overall strength with major U.S. indices posting gains—S&P 500 up 0.69%, DOW up 0.47%, DAX up 0.87%, and FTSE 100 up 0.56%—while Japan's Nikkei declined 1.12%. Cryptocurrency markets showed mixed performance with Bitcoin and Ethereum posting modest gains of 0.07% and 0.02% respectively, while Dogecoin and Cardano declined 0.49% and 0.57%. Gold prices increased significantly by 1.68%, reflecting some safe-haven positioning among investors. U.S. gasoline prices displayed regional variation with notable increases in the Rocky Mountain region (up 2.55%) and West Coast (up 2.72%), while the Volatility Index decreased 5.64% to 19.09, indicating reduced market anxiety.
Data
The latest global dataBritish Virgin Islands
Level 1
Liechtenstein
Level 1
Australia
Level 1
Angola
Level 2
Netherlands
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Ukraine
Level 4
French Polynesia
Level 1
Serbia
Level 2
Grenada
Level 2
Georgia
Level 1
Nauru
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Kiribati
Level 1
Dominica
Level 1
Guyana
Level 3
Lithuania
Level 1
Greece
Level 1
Sao Tome and Principe
Level 2
Benin
Level 2
Portugal
Level 1
Senegal
Level 1
Palau
Level 1
Tunisia
Level 2
Anguilla
Level 1
Aruba
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Tajikistan
Level 2
Burundi
Level 3
Burma (Myanmar)
Level 4
Philippines
Level 2
Maldives
Level 2
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Jordan
Level 2
Iran
Level 4
Belize
Level 2
Nepal
Level 3
Taiwan
Level 1
Romania
Level 1
Mexico Travel Advisory
Level 2
Thailand
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Qatar
Level 1
Poland
Level 1
Poland
Level 1
India
Level 2
Uruguay
Level 2
Cuba
Level 2
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Somalia
Level 4
United Kingdom
Level 2
Switzerland
Level 1
Solomon Islands
Level 2
The Bahamas
Level 2
Barbados
Level 1
Albania
Level 2
Guatemala
Level 3
Brunei
Level 1
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Togo
Level 2
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Republic of the Congo
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Argentina
Level 1
Cayman Islands
Level 1
Lesotho
Level 2
Saba
Level 1
Sint Eustatius
Level 1
Sweden
Level 2
Bolivia
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 2
Costa Rica
Level 2
Honduras
Level 3
Cote d Ivoire
Level 2
Liberia
Level 2
Bangladesh
Level 3
Solar Radiation
none
Radio Blackout
none
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
The Gambia
Level 1
Slovakia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
North Korea
Level 1
Five countries maintain Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status representing extreme risk: Mali, Burma (Myanmar), Iran, Haiti, and Somalia. Four nations hold Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisories: Guyana, Burundi, Nepal, and Papua New Guinea. Numerous countries maintain Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' status including Angola, Netherlands, Serbia, Grenada, Peru, Tajikistan, Philippines, Mexico, India, Thailand, and others. Most developed and stable nations including the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Poland, and Greece maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,459
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in strikes on Gaza during Ramadan
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Russian attack on Kharkiv kills two, Ukraine hits missile plant
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Students call for Khamenei's end as protest reignite in Iran amid Trump's threat
WION News ---
!!! US ramps up military buildup in Middle East amid talks with Iran
France24 ---
!!! 30 people in Iran face death penalty after protests, Amnesty says
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Hungary says it will block a key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume
Associated Press ---
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,459
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in strikes on Gaza during Ramadan
Al Jazeera ---
Russian attack on Kharkiv kills two, Ukraine hits missile plant
Al Jazeera ---
Students call for Khamenei's end as protest reignite in Iran amid Trump's threat
WION News ---
US ramps up military buildup in Middle East amid talks with Iran
France24 ---
US ambassador says Israel has right to much of Middle East, sparking uproar
South China Morning Post ---
30 people in Iran face death penalty after protests, Amnesty says
South China Morning Post ---
Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts along Afghan border after surge in deadly attacks
Associated Press ---
Hungary says it will block a key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume
Associated Press ---
Slovakia threatens to cut electricity to Ukraine over Russian oil spat
Al Jazeera ---
Trump to raise US global tariff from 10 to 15% after Supreme Court ruling
Al Jazeera ---
Active military conflicts, escalating Middle East tensions, and financial disruptions across multiple regions are creating a complex international security landscape.
