extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global stability is deteriorating across multiple critical regions with active military escalations in Ukraine and the Middle East, confirmed cyber attacks on US infrastructure, and emerging strategic concerns regarding Iranian-Chinese alignment. While regional conflicts are escalating and financial markets show elevated uncertainty, no imminent direct threats to US civilian populations are currently indicated within the immediate 24-48 hour timeframe.
LAST UPDATED 05-16-2026 @ 03:31PM (CDT)World Clock
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Alerts
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warn Flood Warning
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2557
-2.22%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
78266.4
-1.00%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10972
-3.14%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2181.01
-1.89%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
86.82
-2.66%
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
Global financial markets have experienced broad-based declines with elevated volatility. Major equity indices are down: DAX declined 2.07%, FTSE 100 fell 1.71%, Nikkei dropped 1.99%, S&P 500 decreased 1.24%, and DOW declined 1.07%. Cryptocurrency markets show steeper losses with Dogecoin down 3.30%, Cardano down 2.45%, Solana down 2.79%, Ethereum down 1.95%, and Bitcoin down 1.06%. The Volatility Index increased 6.78% to 18.43, signaling elevated market risk sentiment. Crude oil surged 4.23% to $101.02 per barrel, while gold declined 2.63%. U.S. gasoline prices have risen regionally, with increases ranging from 0.14% to 2.58% across different regions, with East Coast and Central Atlantic showing the steepest gains.
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
Two countries maintain the highest travel warning level (Level 4 - Do Not Travel): Afghanistan and Sudan, reflecting extreme geopolitical and security concerns. Nicaragua remains at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status. Six countries are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) including Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Namibia, and Malawi. The majority of monitored countries maintain Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) status. Space weather conditions remain nominal with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently reported.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! No vaccine for new highly lethal Ebola outbreak, DR Congo warns, as death toll hits 80
France24 ---
!!! US and Israel preparing to renew attack on Iran next week – NYT
Russia Today ---
!!! Leader of Hamas's armed wing killed in strike on Gaza, says Israel
France24 ---
!!! Ukraine war: 36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over invasion
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iran warns of readiness for war and economic costs as US talks falter
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Finland warns of drone scare near Helsinki, fighter jets scrambled, flights diverted
South China Morning Post ---
No vaccine for new highly lethal Ebola outbreak, DR Congo warns, as death toll hits 80
France24 ---
Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
France24 ---
US and Nigeria claim killing of Islamic State second-in-command
France24 ---
Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission
France24 ---
Leader of Hamas's armed wing killed in strike on Gaza, says Israel
France24 ---
Russia eases citizenship rules for residents of breakaway region
Russia Today ---
US and Israel preparing to renew attack on Iran next week – NYT
Russia Today ---
New Delhi condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman
Russia Today ---
Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF
Al Jazeera ---
Hamas confirms killing of Qassam Brigades leader in Israeli attack
Al Jazeera ---
Iran warns of readiness for war and economic costs as US talks falter
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli army kills Palestinian man, raids homes in occupied West Bank
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 ---
Multiple regional conflicts are escalating while a deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in Central Africa and potential US-Iran military confrontation looms in the coming week.
