There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple global flashpoints including Ukraine, Middle East escalation, and US-China military tensions warrant continued monitoring, but current indicators do not suggest imminent threats to US civilian safety. The situation requires sustained preparedness posture within a medium-term timeframe rather than acute alert status.
LAST UPDATED 02-22-2026 @ 04:02PM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
05:02PM
Los Angeles
02:02PM
London
10:02PM
Moscow
01:02AM
Beijing
06:02AM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago---
extr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 3179 years ago---
extr Lebanon: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago---
extr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 26 years ago---
extr Iran: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago---
extr Haiti: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
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warn High Wind Warning
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Events
The most recent events
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2703
-3.46%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1949.75
-1.18%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09538
-3.07%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
83.47
-1.97%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
67577.75
-0.56%
Coinbase
DAX
25260.69
0.87%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
56825.7
-1.12%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6909.51
0.69%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10686.89
0.56%
Yahoo Finance
DOW
49625.97
0.47%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49674
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Crude Oil
66.48
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Gold
5080.9
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Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.09
-5.64%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.924
0.76%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.833
0.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.835
-0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.967
0.61%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
0.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.683
-0.19%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.482
0.24%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.737
2.55%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.045
2.72%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets experienced notable decline with Cardano down 3.64%, Dogecoin down 3.48%, Solana down 2.40%, and Ethereum down 1.58%, while Bitcoin declined more moderately at 0.79%. Major global equity indices showed resilience with the DAX up 0.87%, S&P 500 up 0.69%, and DOW up 0.47%, though the Nikkei declined 1.12% indicating weakness in Asian markets. Safe-haven asset Gold rose 1.67%, reflecting investor caution, while crude oil remained relatively stable with modest gains of 0.12%. U.S. gasoline prices showed regional variation with significant increases in the Rocky Mountain region (up 2.55%) and West Coast (up 2.72%), while the Midwest and New England experienced slight declines. The Volatility Index decreased 5.64%, suggesting reduced market anxiety overall.
Four countries maintain Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status: Mali, Ukraine, Lebanon, and Iran, reflecting severe security or humanitarian concerns. Five nations are rated Level 3 'Reconsider Travel': Guyana, Burundi, Papua New Guinea, and Nepal, indicating significant risks to travelers. Numerous countries across Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South America maintain Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' status, including Angola, Philippines, Peru, Tajikistan, and Maldives. Most developed nations and Caribbean territories remain at Level 1 with normal precautions recommended. Regional instability in Eastern Europe, West Africa, Central Asia, and parts of the Pacific continues to warrant heightened awareness.