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 @ 10:02PM (CST)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
11:02PMLos Angeles
08:02PMLondon
04:02AMMoscow
07:02AMBeijing
12:02PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr 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 alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Owingsville, KY
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 7 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
watc Gale Watch
Ogden Dunes, IN
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 8 hr
watc Gale Watch
Ogden Dunes, IN
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 8 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:9.827km) in North Of Halmahera, Indonesia 21/02/2026 20:28 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
Rainis, North Sulawesi Effective 17 min ago
ok M 2.5 - 42 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska
Anchor Point, AK Effective 43 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataEthereum (ETH)
1974.62
0.08%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
68020.72
0.10%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
85.08
-0.08%
Coinbase
Cardano (ADA)
0.277
-1.07%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09736
-1.06%
Coinbase
Nikkei
56825.7
-1.12%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25260.69
0.87%
Yahoo Finance
DOW
49625.97
0.47%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6909.51
0.69%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10686.89
0.56%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49674
0.44%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.09
-5.64%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5080.9
1.67%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
66.48
0.12%
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
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
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
The Gambia
Level 1
Slovakia
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
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!!! US ramps up military buildup in Middle East amid talks with Iran
France24 ---
!!! Trump weighs limited strike on Iran, as Tehran says draft deal coming soon
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Russian attack on Kharkiv kills two, Ukraine hits missile plant
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Pakistan carries out strikes in Afghanistan after Islamabad suicide attack
Al Jazeera ---
Hezbollah says 'resistance' is the only choice after deadly Israeli strike
France24 ---
Iran says will not 'bow' to pressure amid US nuclear talks as anti-govt protests reported in Tehran
France24 ---
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 ---
Trump weighs limited strike on Iran, as Tehran says draft deal coming soon
South China Morning Post ---
Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts along Afghan border after surge in deadly attacks
Associated Press ---
Pakistan carries out strikes in Afghanistan after Islamabad suicide attack
Al Jazeera ---
Slovakia threatens to cut electricity to Ukraine over Russian oil spat
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 ---
Global military tensions are rising across multiple critical regions including the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and South Asia with active operations and potential strikes being discussed.
