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 @ 02:31AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
03:31AMLos Angeles
12:31AMLondon
08:31AMMoscow
10:31AMBeijing
03:31PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertswarn Special Marine Warning
Bayside, WI
Effective 1 min ago Expires in 44 min
warn Red Flag Warning
Sayre, OK
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 16 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Baraga, MI
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 16 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Kermadec Islands Region 16/05/2026 06:48 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
--- Effective 12 min ago
watc M 4.3 - 56 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta Effective 42 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:287.657km) in Tonga 16/05/2026 06:29 UTC, 1 thousand in 100km.
Hihifo, NI Effective 42 min ago
watc M 5.0 - Kermadec Islands region
Kermadec Islands region Effective 42 min ago
watc M 4.4 - 34 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand
Redwoodtown, F4 Effective 57 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2549
-2.52%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
78303.34
-0.96%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1096
-3.25%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2191.9
-1.40%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
87.04
-2.41%
Coinbase
DOW
49526.17
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10195.37
-1.71%
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DAX
23950.57
-2.07%
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S&P 500
7408.5
-1.24%
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Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
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Volatility Index
18.43
6.78%
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Crude Oil
101.02
4.23%
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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!!! Ukraine war: 36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over invasion
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire despite new strikes
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence from China after meeting Xi
France24 ---
!!! Israel launches deadly air strikes on Gaza City apartment building
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Zelenskyy vows response after Russian strike kills 24 in Kyiv
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Outbreak of rare strain of Ebola claims at least 65 lives in DR Congo
Al Jazeera ---
Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire despite new strikes
South China Morning Post ---
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 ---
Finland warns of drone scare near Helsinki, fighter jets scrambled, flights diverted
South China Morning Post ---
Israel, Lebanon extending ceasefire, US says, despite new Israeli strikes
France24 ---
Middle East war live: Israel, Lebanon extend shaky ceasefire
France24 ---
New Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo
France24 ---
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 ---
Haiti: At least 78 dead in violent Port-au-Prince gang clashes
France24 ---
36 countries approve creation of special Ukraine tribunal to prosecute Russia
France24 ---
Outbreak of rare strain of Ebola claims at least 65 lives in DR Congo
Al Jazeera ---
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 ---
Zelenskyy vows response after Russian strike kills 24 in Kyiv
Al Jazeera ---
Second-in-command leader of ISIS Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US forces
WION News ---
What to know about the predictions for a potentially record-breaking El Nino
Associated Press ---
Multiple active conflicts and emerging health crisis indicate heightened global tension across Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa with sustained escalation risks.
