extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global security conditions are deteriorating with active conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, reports of potential imminent US-Israeli military operations targeting Iran, a declared Ebola global health emergency, and elevated domestic natural hazards. The near-term risk of major power escalation in the Middle East represents the most significant threat to civilian safety.
LAST UPDATED 05-17-2026 @ 10:34AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
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The most severe events and alertswarn Flood Warning
Effective 37 min ago Beckemeyer, IL (Clinton County) US
Alerts
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Events
The most recent eventsok Green forest fire notification in Russian Federation
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2549
-0.04%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
77986.91
-0.15%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11069
1.26%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2185.22
0.24%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
86.23
-0.32%
Coinbase
DOW
49526.17
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10195.37
-1.71%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23950.57
-2.07%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7408.5
-1.24%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.43
6.78%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
101.02
4.23%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4561.9
-2.63%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49617
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.5
1.08%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.336
2.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.478
2.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.534
2.58%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.176
1.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.405
0.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.953
1.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.372
0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.613
0.54%
US EIA
Financial markets are experiencing moderate volatility with broad equity indices declining across all major exchanges. The DAX leads losses at -2.07%, followed by Nikkei (-1.99%), FTSE 100 (-1.71%), S&P 500 (-1.24%), and DOW (-1.07%), while the Volatility Index has surged 6.78% to 18.43, indicating elevated investor uncertainty. Energy markets show significant strength with crude oil rising 4.23% to $101.02 per barrel, driving correlated increases in gasoline prices across all U.S. regions from 0.14% to 2.57%. Precious metals are mixed with gold declining 2.63%, while cryptocurrencies show modest performance variation with Bitcoin up 0.15%, Dogecoin up 1.58%, and Solana down 0.09%.
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
Moldova
Level 2
Latvia
Level 1
Paraguay
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Rwanda
Level 1
Chad
Level 1
Slovenia
Level 1
Namibia
Level 2
Sudan
Level 4
Brunei
Level 1
Malawi
Level 2
Burma
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Iceland
Level 1
Iceland
Level 1
Jordan
Level 3
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
International travel advisories reflect moderate global stability with two Level 4 'Do Not Travel' designations for Afghanistan and Sudan, and one Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' for Nicaragua. Six countries are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution,' including Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Namibia, and Malawi, indicating minor security or safety concerns. The majority of global destinations maintain Level 1 status requiring only normal precautions. Space weather conditions are optimal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events detected, ensuring normal communications and infrastructure operations.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
France24 ---
!!! Middle East: Israel attacks south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension
France24 ---
!!! Drone targets UAE nuclear power plant, straining Iran war ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Record Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills 3, targets refinery
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Gaza: Israel kills Hamas leader as deaths mount despite ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iran war day 79: Tehran to unveil Hormuz toll plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
France24 ---
Middle East: Israel attacks south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension
France24 ---
Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
Associated Press ---
Ukrainian drones kill four in attack on apartments in Russia – governor
Russia Today ---
Indian national killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow – embassy
Russia Today ---
The war on Iran may become a turning point in the post-Cold War order
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least five
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war day 79: Tehran to unveil Hormuz toll plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
Indian worker among those killed in massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia
WION News ---
Drone targets UAE nuclear power plant, straining Iran war ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
Record Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills 3, targets refinery
South China Morning Post ---
Gaza: Israel kills Hamas leader as deaths mount despite ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
Congo Ebola outbreak: constant burials as death toll reaches 80
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active conflicts, nuclear facility attacks, and a declared global health emergency are converging simultaneously across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Central Africa.
