extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global security conditions are deteriorating with active conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, reports of potential imminent US-Israeli military operations targeting Iran, a declared Ebola global health emergency, and elevated domestic natural hazards. The near-term risk of major power escalation in the Middle East represents the most significant threat to civilian safety.
LAST UPDATED 05-17-2026 @ 12:32noon (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
01:32PMLos Angeles
10:32AMLondon
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08:32PMBeijing
01:32AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Flood Warning
Effective 25 min ago Carrollton, MO (Carroll County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Ainsworth, NE
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 42 min
advi Wind Advisory
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Sayre, OK
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Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in China 17/05/2026 16:21 UTC, 5.7 million in 100km.
Liubei, Guangxi Effective 55 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2549
-0.04%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
78072.8
-0.04%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11037
0.97%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2185.24
0.24%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
86.55
0.05%
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
Financial markets are experiencing moderate volatility with broad equity indices declining across all major exchanges. The DAX leads losses at -2.07%, followed by Nikkei (-1.99%), FTSE 100 (-1.71%), S&P 500 (-1.24%), and DOW (-1.07%), while the Volatility Index has surged 6.78% to 18.43, indicating elevated investor uncertainty. Energy markets show significant strength with crude oil rising 4.23% to $101.02 per barrel, driving correlated increases in gasoline prices across all U.S. regions from 0.14% to 2.57%. Precious metals are mixed with gold declining 2.63%, while cryptocurrencies show modest performance variation with Bitcoin up 0.15%, Dogecoin up 1.58%, and Solana down 0.09%.
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 1
Chad
Level 1
Slovenia
Level 1
Namibia
Level 2
Sudan
Level 4
Brunei
Level 1
Malawi
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
International travel advisories reflect moderate global stability with two Level 4 'Do Not Travel' designations for Afghanistan and Sudan, and one Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' for Nicaragua. Six countries are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution,' including Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Namibia, and Malawi, indicating minor security or safety concerns. The majority of global destinations maintain Level 1 status requiring only normal precautions. Space weather conditions are optimal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events detected, ensuring normal communications and infrastructure operations.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US and Israel preparing to renew attack on Iran next week – NYT
Russia Today ---
!!! New wave of Israeli strikes pound Lebanon despite ceasefire
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Drone targets UAE nuclear power plant, straining Iran war ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
!!! WHO declares emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo
France24 ---
!!! Gaza: Israel kills Hamas leader as deaths mount despite ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
Associated Press ---
!!! Most of the architects of October 7 attacks have been killed, says Netanyahu
France24 ---
!!! Record Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills 3, targets refinery
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine to target doctors for mobilization
Russia Today ---
Israel and Lebanon extend truce amid airstrikes, Hezbollah attacks
Russia Today ---
US cancels troop deployment to Poland amid tensions with allies
Russia Today ---
Body of second US soldier missing in Morocco recovered
Russia Today ---
New wave of Israeli strikes pound Lebanon despite ceasefire
Al Jazeera ---
Schoolchildren flee Israeli raid in occupied West Bank
Al Jazeera ---
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a global health emergency
Al Jazeera ---
The strike that changed the geometry of war
Al Jazeera ---
US demanding concessions in counterproposal it failed to get by war: Iran media
WION News ---
UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant attacked? Fire breaks out near site
WION News ---
Pak terrorist infiltrates to set up sleeper cells, gets hair transplant done
WION News ---
Drone targets UAE nuclear power plant, straining Iran war ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
Record Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills 3, targets refinery
South China Morning Post ---
Why Trump took US tech leaders to Beijing
South China Morning Post ---
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda declared an international health emergency
South China Morning Post ---
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91
South China Morning Post ---
Gaza: Israel kills Hamas leader as deaths mount despite ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
China and US agree to establish trade and investment councils after Xi-Trump summit
South China Morning Post ---
Soybean counters: scope of China-US farm deal depends on math, analysts say
South China Morning Post ---
Congo Ebola outbreak: constant burials as death toll reaches 80
South China Morning Post ---
Most of the architects of October 7 attacks have been killed, says Netanyahu
France24 ---
Ukraine strikes Russia: Zelensky says response to Moscow's agression 'justified'
France24 ---
Drone hits UAE nuclear power plant: IAEA reports normal radiation levels
France24 ---
WHO declares emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo
France24 ---
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kills at least 4 and wound 12 others
France24 ---
Ebola: WHO warns about risk of spread in DR Congo and Uganda
France24 ---
Joint US-Nigeria operation killed a senior militant leader of IS
France24 ---
Betting on war: Mysterious traders make millions on well-timed bets on Iran
France24 ---
1 dead and 9 missing after pickup truck falls off bridge in southern China
Associated Press ---
New Ebola outbreak in Congo suspected of causing 15 deaths
Associated Press ---
Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
Associated Press ---
Trump has hindered offshore wind while China and other countries invest heavily
Associated Press ---
Multiple regions are experiencing rapid escalation in military conflicts, nuclear incidents, and health emergencies, with major power realignments occurring concurrently.
