There are no serious national events at this time.
The United States and Israel are actively conducting military operations against Iran with immediate Iranian retaliation occurring, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread regional disruptions. Active military engagement combined with escalation potential and risk of broader regional proxy force involvement creates a serious threat environment.
LAST UPDATED 02-28-2026 @ 08:05PM (CST)
World Clock
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Washington, D.C.
09:05PM
Los Angeles
06:05PM
London
02:05AM
Moscow
05:05AM
Beijing
10:05AM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Somalia: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 55512 years ago---
extr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6181 years ago---
extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago---
extr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 294 years ago---
extr North Korea: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
extr Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
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Events
The most recent events
Financial
The latest global financial data
Ethereum (ETH)
2030.98
3.37%
Coinbase
Cardano (ADA)
0.2891
2.85%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09661
2.70%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
87.91
4.20%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
67950
1.47%
Coinbase
S&P 500
6878.88
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25284.26
-0.02%
Yahoo Finance
DOW
48977.92
-1.05%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10910.55
0.59%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
58850.27
0.16%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.86
6.60%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49000
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
67.02
2.78%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5247.9
1.03%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.937
0.44%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.834
0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.852
0.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.962
-0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
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US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.675
-0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.532
2.01%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.662
-2.74%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.111
1.63%
US EIA
Financial markets demonstrate mixed performance with elevated volatility. The Volatility Index rose 6.6%, signaling increased market uncertainty. U.S. equity indices declined, with DOW down 1.05%, S&P 500 down 0.43%, and DOW Futures down 1.07%. Cryptocurrency markets strengthened, with Bitcoin up 1.79%, Ethereum up 1.89%, and Solana up 3.16%. Energy commodities advanced, with crude oil up 2.78% and most regional gasoline prices rising, particularly West Coast prices up 1.63%. Gold increased 1.03%, reflecting mixed investor sentiment between risk-averse positioning and commodity inflation concerns.
Three countries maintain the highest alert status at Level 4 'Do Not Travel': Somalia, Ukraine, and Mali. Five nations are at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel': Trinidad and Tobago, Mauritania, Nicaragua, Guyana, and Bangladesh. Approximately 20 countries are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution,' spanning the Middle East, Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe, reflecting ongoing security, political, and humanitarian concerns. Remaining global destinations are at Level 1 with normal precautions recommended.
Active major military escalation between US-Israel and Iran with significant civilian impact and regional disruptions, alongside Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict.