There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple regional tensions and localized natural disasters require monitoring, but no imminent global threats or widespread US civilian dangers are evident. Medium-term geopolitical risks in the Middle East and Eastern Europe warrant elevated preparedness postures. Current conditions support a sustained alert state without crisis-level escalation.
LAST UPDATED 02-25-2026 @ 09:36AM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
10:36AM
Los Angeles
07:36AM
London
03:36PM
Moscow
06:36PM
Beijing
11:36PM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6181 years ago---
extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago---
extr North Korea: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
extr Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 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---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 9 min agoExpires in 1 min
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Gaithersburg, MD
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advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 9 min agoExpires in 1 min
warn Avalanche Warning
Philipsburg, MT
Effective 13 min agoExpires in 23 hr
warn Avalanche Warning
Philipsburg, MT
Effective 13 min agoExpires in 23 hr
Events
The most recent events
ok M 2.6 - 20 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii
Pāhala, HIEffective 25 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Ethereum (ETH)
2012.28
8.66%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10105
10.61%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
67284.03
5.02%
Coinbase
Cardano (ADA)
0.2892
11.79%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
85.71
8.51%
Coinbase
DOW
49227.57
0.11%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6921.76
0.46%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10765.9
0.80%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25121.98
0.54%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
58583.12
2.20%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.66
-4.55%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5206.7
0.59%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49317
0.16%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
65.61
-0.03%
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
Global financial markets are displaying modest positive momentum with major indices experiencing minor gains. Technology-focused sectors show strength with Ethereum up 3.42% at $1,915.34 and Solana up 4.63% at $82.65, while Bitcoin increased 1.76% to $65,197.12. Major international indices also posted gains, with Japan's Nikkei index rising 2.20% to 58,583.12 and European markets showing smaller increases. U.S. gasoline prices are displaying regional volatility, with the West Coast increasing 1.63% to $4.11 per gallon and the Gulf Coast rising 2.01% to $2.53, while Rocky Mountain region prices declined 2.74% to $2.66. Overall market volatility remains controlled with the Volatility Index at 19.55, suggesting investor confidence despite geopolitical and weather-related regional disruptions.
Two countries currently maintain the highest travel advisory level: Ukraine and Mali both at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status, reflecting ongoing security and stability concerns. Three additional countries are at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status: Mauritania, Guyana, and Nepal, indicating significant safety concerns for civilian travel. A substantial number of countries are rated at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), including Saudi Arabia, Botswana, Brazil, Angola, and Cambodia, suggesting regional instability or localized security issues. The majority of nations worldwide, including Australia, most of Western Europe, and the United States' primary allies, maintain Level 1 status (Exercise Normal Precautions), indicating normal safety conditions. The global travel advisory landscape shows concentrated concerns in specific regions rather than widespread instability.
Global tensions escalate across Iran, Ukraine, and multiple regional conflicts while major powers navigate deteriorating trade and diplomatic relationships.