extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active regional conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, significant seismic activity in populated areas, and economic volatility create a complex threat environment requiring heightened awareness over the coming weeks.
LAST UPDATED 05-16-2026 @ 01:34AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
02:34AMLos Angeles
11:34PMLondon
07:34AMMoscow
09:34AMBeijing
02:34PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 15 min ago Fond du Lac, WI (Fond du Lac County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 29 min ago Jefferson, WI (Jefferson County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswatc Fire Weather Watch
Hubbard Lake, MI
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Laguna Vista, TX
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 11 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Rio, WI
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 2 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Southampton, NY
Effective 15 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu 15/05/2026 18:28 UTC, 110 thousand in 100km.
Port-Vila, Shefa Effective 12 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2575
-1.53%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
78869
-0.24%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11116
-1.87%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2220.98
-0.09%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
88.3
-1.00%
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
Global financial markets are experiencing notable volatility and broad-based decline. Major stock indices show significant losses: DAX down 2.07%, Nikkei down 1.99%, FTSE 100 down 1.71%, S&P 500 down 1.24%, and DOW down 1.07%. The Volatility Index has surged 6.78% to 18.43, indicating elevated market risk and investor uncertainty. Energy markets show strength with crude oil rising 4.23% to $101.02 per barrel, while U.S. gasoline prices have increased across all regions ranging from 0.14% to 2.58%. Cryptocurrencies display mixed performance with downward pressure on major assets including Cardano (-0.84%), Dogecoin (-1.16%), and Solana (-0.73%), while Ethereum shows modest gains. Gold prices have declined 2.63%, reflecting shifting investor sentiment in current market conditions.
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
Chad
Level 1
Slovenia
Level 1
Namibia
Level 2
Sudan
Level 4
Brunei
Level 1
Malawi
Level 2
Rwanda
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
Travel advisories indicate heightened security concerns in specific global regions, with Afghanistan and Sudan both classified at Level 4 (Do Not Travel), representing areas of extreme caution. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status. Six countries are currently at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution): Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Namibia, and Malawi. The majority of monitored countries remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Significantly, all space weather parameters—including geomagnetic storms, solar radiation events, and radio blackout risks—are currently at normal levels with no threats to critical communications or power infrastructure.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Zelenskyy vows response after Russian strike kills 24 in Kyiv
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Russia pounds Kyiv as its advance in eastern Ukraine slows to a crawl
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israel launches deadly air strikes on Gaza City apartment building
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israel and Lebanon extend truce amid airstrikes, Hezbollah attacks
Russia Today ---
!!! Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence from China after meeting Xi
France24 ---
!!! Iran war live: Lebanon, Israel extend truce; Tehran ready for more US talks
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Gulf states attacked Iraq amid waning faith in US – Reuters
Russia Today ---
!!! Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called
South China Morning Post ---
Gulf states attacked Iraq amid waning faith in US – Reuters
Russia Today ---
Gulf states mulling non-aggression pact with Iran – FT
Russia Today ---
The war on Iran may become a turning point in the post-Cold War order
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian draft officers filmed forcibly detaining recruits (VIDEOS)
Russia Today ---
Israel and Lebanon extend truce amid airstrikes, Hezbollah attacks
Russia Today ---
Israel launches deadly air strikes on Gaza City apartment building
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: Lebanon, Israel extend truce; Tehran ready for more US talks
Al Jazeera ---
Seven killed in Gaza on Nakba Day as Israel says it targets Hamas member
Al Jazeera ---
Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
Al Jazeera ---
Zelenskyy vows response after Russian strike kills 24 in Kyiv
Al Jazeera ---
Russia pounds Kyiv as its advance in eastern Ukraine slows to a crawl
Al Jazeera ---
Ukraine war: 36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over invasion
South China Morning Post ---
Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called
South China Morning Post ---
New Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo
France24 ---
Finland warns of drone scare near Helsinki, fighter jets scrambled, flights diverted
South China Morning Post ---
Live: Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, US State Department says
France24 ---
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence from China after meeting Xi
France24 ---
Russia and Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war each
France24 ---
Cuba hit by protests, blackouts amid oil shortage
Al Jazeera ---
EU facing 'second big wake-up call' on energy, Irish Minister Darragh O'Brien says
France24 ---
Active warfare in Ukraine, escalating Middle East conflicts, heightened US-China tensions over Taiwan, and an emerging Ebola outbreak in Central Africa create a complex global threat environment requiring heightened civilian preparedness.
