extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active military conflicts and emerging biological threats are developing globally with rising nuclear escalation concerns; however, no imminent threats to US civilian safety are present in the near term, warranting monitoring and preparedness planning rather than elevated emergency status.
LAST UPDATED 05-10-2026 @ 08:35AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
09:35AMLos Angeles
06:35AMLondon
02:35PMMoscow
04:35PMBeijing
09:35PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Flood Warning
Effective 15 min ago Beckemeyer, IL (Clinton County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
warn Flood Warning
Beckemeyer, IL
Effective 15 min ago Expires in 1 day
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 18 min ago Expires in 8 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 28 min ago Expires in 18 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Kīhei, HI
Effective 32 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:35km) in Indonesia 10/05/2026 12:24 UTC, 530 thousand in 100km.
Toli-Toli, Central Sulawesi Effective 46 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Portugal 10/05/2026 12:21 UTC, 80 thousand in 100km.
Santa Bárbara, Azores Effective 53 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2734
0.92%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80911.83
0.32%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10826
-0.42%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2326.56
0.02%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
93.39
0.30%
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!!! Iran war day 72: Tehran yet to reply to US plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare
South China Morning Post ---
!!! North Korea amends constitution, mandates nuclear strike if Kim is assassinated
WION News ---
!!! A new nuclear umbrella rises over the Gulf as confidence in the US fades
Russia Today ---
!!! Israel strikes kill several in Lebanon despite truce
France24 ---
!!! Iran warns of retaliation as US tensions threaten fragile peace talks
France24 ---
A new nuclear umbrella rises over the Gulf as confidence in the US fades
Russia Today ---
US-Iran ceasefire under strain as Gulf states report drone attacks
Al Jazeera ---
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 ---
Iran war day 72: Tehran yet to reply to US plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via Pakistan
WION News ---
North Korea amends constitution, mandates nuclear strike if Kim is assassinated
WION News ---
Qatari tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz as Trump awaits Tehran response
South China Morning Post ---
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict is coming to an end
South China Morning Post ---
US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare
South China Morning Post ---
South Korea draws Gulf oil storage interest as Hormuz stays closed
South China Morning Post ---
Iran warns of retaliation as US tensions threaten fragile peace talks
France24 ---
Israel strikes kill several in Lebanon despite truce
France24 ---
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 ---
Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships but ceasefire appears to hold
Associated Press ---
Escalating Iran-Gulf military exchanges, unstable Ukraine ceasefire, North Korean nuclear escalation, and regional conflicts pose significant global security challenges.
