extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active regional conflicts including Ukraine, Iran-US tensions, and Israel-Lebanon escalation are creating medium-term destabilization risks, while domestic severe weather and significant energy market disruptions demand immediate attention. Space weather remains favorable and travel advisories are generally stable, but heightened global military tension and economic volatility warrant enhanced monitoring and preparedness posture.
LAST UPDATED 05-10-2026 @ 06:31AM (CDT)World Clock
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07:31PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago Guymon, OK (Texas County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 9 min ago Guymon, OK (Texas County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 15 min ago Guymon, OK (Texas County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 52 min ago Cortland, OH (Trumbull County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
El Reno, OK
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 28 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Guymon, OK
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 28 min
advi Flood Advisory
El Reno, OK
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 3 hr
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Guymon, OK
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 28 min
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.8 - 1 km WNW of Brawley, CA
Brawley, CA Effective 28 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Russian Federation
Babstovo, Jewish Autonomous Oblast Effective 29 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Roebuck, Western Australia Effective 30 min ago
ok M 2.5 - 1 km WSW of Brawley, CA
Brawley, CA Effective 30 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Humpty Doo, Northern Territory Effective 30 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2724
0.55%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80863.64
0.26%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10838
-0.31%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2323.78
-0.10%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
93.78
0.72%
Coinbase
DOW
49609.16
0.02%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10233.07
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24338.63
-1.32%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7398.93
0.84%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
62713.65
-0.19%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.19
0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
95.42
0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4730.7
0.42%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49691
-0.02%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.452
7.98%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.251
7.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.378
7.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.42
7.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.113
7.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.399
13.26%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.902
6.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.359
8.54%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.583
3.16%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets showed modest gains with Bitcoin up 0.23%, Ethereum up 0.21%, and Solana up 1.56%. Equity markets displayed mixed performance with the S&P 500 up 0.84% and the DOW up 0.02%, while European indices declined with the DAX down 1.32% and FTSE 100 down 0.43%. The most significant development is the sharp increase in U.S. gasoline prices, with the Midwest region experiencing an extreme surge of 13.26% to $4.399 per gallon, while national prices rose 7.98% to $4.452. The volatility index increased 0.64% to 17.19, and crude oil rose 0.64% to $95.42 per barrel, suggesting underlying market concerns about energy supply or geopolitical factors.
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 2
Lebanon
Level 4
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
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
International travel advisories indicate Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status, while Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Several nations are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), including Togo, Cameroon, Cuba, and Moldova, reflecting regional instability concerns. Most monitored countries maintain Level 1 status with normal precautions recommended. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation warnings. The overall international situation presents no imminent threats to US civilian safety.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US-Iran ceasefire tested near Qatar as Trump awaits ceasefire response
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Israel strikes kill several in Lebanon despite truce
France24 ---
!!! Live: Iran's Guards threaten US sites in the region if its tankers come under fire
France24 ---
!!! Iran war day 72: Tehran yet to reply to US plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran war live: IRGC warns US against attacks on ships; Israel bombs Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Putin says Ukraine war 'heading to an end' despite ceasefire violations
France24 ---
!!! Strategy or madness? The EU is flirting with nuclear escalation
Russia Today ---
!!! A new nuclear umbrella rises over the Gulf as confidence in the US fades
Russia Today ---
US-Iran ceasefire tested near Qatar as Trump awaits ceasefire response
South China Morning Post ---
US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare
South China Morning Post ---
Israel strikes kill several in Lebanon despite truce
France24 ---
Live: Iran's Guards threaten US sites in the region if its tankers come under fire
France24 ---
Iran war day 72: Tehran yet to reply to US plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: IRGC warns US against attacks on ships; Israel bombs Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict is coming to an end
South China Morning Post ---
At least 15 killed in car bomb attack on northwest Pakistan checkpoint
France24 ---
Russian President Putin accuses West of arming Ukraine on Victory Day
France24 ---
Dozens killed in jihadist attacks in central Mali
France24 ---
Putin says Ukraine war 'heading to an end' despite ceasefire violations
France24 ---
Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia
France24 ---
US diplomats warned against wagering on Iran talks – media
Russia Today ---
India confirms delivery of S-400 missiles from Russia
Russia Today ---
A new nuclear umbrella rises over the Gulf as confidence in the US fades
Russia Today ---
India conducts maiden flight of glide weapon system
Russia Today ---
Greece investigating Ukrainian sea drone – Reuters
Russia Today ---
Strategy or madness? The EU is flirting with nuclear escalation
Russia Today ---
Hormuz and the end of the old oil order
Russia Today ---
Rebel fighters kill at least 69 people in northeastern DR Congo
Al Jazeera ---
JNIM and Tuareg fighters join forces
Al Jazeera ---
Deadly car bomb attack hits checkpoint in northwest Pakistan
Al Jazeera ---
South Korea draws Gulf oil storage interest as Hormuz stays closed
South China Morning Post ---
Two wins, two losses: What India, Pakistan have learned a year after war
Al Jazeera ---
Scientists identify new coronavirus having potential of infecting humans
WION News ---
Trump again hints at withdrawing troops from Italian bases
WION News ---
The global security environment is deteriorating rapidly with multiple armed conflicts escalating, nuclear tensions rising, and critical supply routes under threat.
