extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global security exhibits elevated tension with multiple regional flashpoints including the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Middle East military operations, Iran nuclear negotiations, and economic trade realignments, though no imminent escalation or acute crisis is currently present. Domestic U.S. civilian safety indicators remain stable with only routine localized weather and natural hazard alerts.
LAST UPDATED 02-21-2026 @ 08:04PM (CST)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
09:04PMLos Angeles
06:04PMLondon
02:04AMMoscow
05:04AMBeijing
10:04AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr 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 ---
extr Somalia: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
warn Storm Warning
Effective 16 min ago Ocean City, MD (Worcester County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Flood Advisory
Mililani Mauka / Launani Valley, HI
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 3 hr
advi Flood Advisory
Mililani Mauka / Launani Valley, HI
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 3 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 5.1 - 60 km W of Luganville, Vanuatu
Luganville, Sanma Effective 42 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataBitcoin (BTC)
68110.45
0.23%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09796
-0.45%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
85.21
0.07%
Coinbase
Cardano (ADA)
0.279
-0.36%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1975.69
0.14%
Coinbase
Nikkei
56825.7
-1.12%
Yahoo Finance
DOW
49625.97
0.47%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10686.89
0.56%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6909.51
0.69%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25260.69
0.87%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.09
-5.64%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49674
0.44%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
66.48
0.12%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5080.9
1.67%
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
Global equity markets demonstrated overall strength with major U.S. indices posting gains—S&P 500 up 0.69%, DOW up 0.47%, DAX up 0.87%, and FTSE 100 up 0.56%—while Japan's Nikkei declined 1.12%. Cryptocurrency markets showed mixed performance with Bitcoin and Ethereum posting modest gains of 0.07% and 0.02% respectively, while Dogecoin and Cardano declined 0.49% and 0.57%. Gold prices increased significantly by 1.68%, reflecting some safe-haven positioning among investors. U.S. gasoline prices displayed regional variation with notable increases in the Rocky Mountain region (up 2.55%) and West Coast (up 2.72%), while the Volatility Index decreased 5.64% to 19.09, indicating reduced market anxiety.
Data
The latest global dataBritish Virgin Islands
Level 1
Liechtenstein
Level 1
Australia
Level 1
Angola
Level 2
Netherlands
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
French Polynesia
Level 1
Serbia
Level 2
Grenada
Level 2
Georgia
Level 1
Nauru
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Kiribati
Level 1
Dominica
Level 1
Guyana
Level 3
Lithuania
Level 1
Greece
Level 1
Sao Tome and Principe
Level 2
Benin
Level 2
Portugal
Level 1
Senegal
Level 1
Palau
Level 1
Tunisia
Level 2
Anguilla
Level 1
Aruba
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Tajikistan
Level 2
Burundi
Level 3
Burma (Myanmar)
Level 4
Philippines
Level 2
Maldives
Level 2
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Jordan
Level 2
Iran
Level 4
Belize
Level 2
Nepal
Level 3
Taiwan
Level 1
Mexico Travel Advisory
Level 2
Thailand
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Qatar
Level 1
Poland
Level 1
Poland
Level 1
India
Level 2
Uruguay
Level 2
Cuba
Level 2
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Somalia
Level 4
United Kingdom
Level 2
Switzerland
Level 1
Solomon Islands
Level 2
The Bahamas
Level 2
Barbados
Level 1
Albania
Level 2
Guatemala
Level 3
Brunei
Level 1
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Togo
Level 2
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Republic of the Congo
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Argentina
Level 1
Cayman Islands
Level 1
Lesotho
Level 2
Saba
Level 1
Sint Eustatius
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 2
Costa Rica
Level 2
Honduras
Level 3
Cote d Ivoire
Level 2
Liberia
Level 2
Bangladesh
Level 3
Solar Radiation
none
Radio Blackout
none
Geomagnetic Storm
none
The Gambia
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
Five countries maintain Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status representing extreme risk: Mali, Burma (Myanmar), Iran, Haiti, and Somalia. Four nations hold Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisories: Guyana, Burundi, Nepal, and Papua New Guinea. Numerous countries maintain Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' status including Angola, Netherlands, Serbia, Grenada, Peru, Tajikistan, Philippines, Mexico, India, Thailand, and others. Most developed and stable nations including the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Poland, and Greece maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russian attack on Kharkiv kills two, Ukraine hits missile plant
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in strikes on Gaza during Ramadan
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US ramps up military buildup in Middle East amid talks with Iran
France24 ---
!!! Hezbollah says 'resistance' is the only choice after deadly Israeli strike
France24 ---
!!! Trump weighs limited strike on Iran, as Tehran says draft deal coming soon
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iran says will not 'bow' to pressure amid US nuclear talks as anti-govt protests reported in Tehran
France24 ---
Slovakia threatens to cut electricity to Ukraine over Russian oil spat
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in strikes on Gaza during Ramadan
Al Jazeera ---
Russian attack on Kharkiv kills two, Ukraine hits missile plant
Al Jazeera ---
India signs critical minerals deal with Brazil to curb dependance on China
Al Jazeera ---
Trump raises global tariffs from 10% to 15%, day after US Supreme Court ruling
WION News ---
Killing of nationalist student has repercussions for French Politics
France24 ---
Hezbollah says 'resistance' is the only choice after deadly Israeli strike
France24 ---
Iran says will not 'bow' to pressure amid US nuclear talks as anti-govt protests reported in Tehran
France24 ---
US ramps up military buildup in Middle East amid talks with Iran
France24 ---
US ambassador says Israel has right to much of Middle East, sparking uproar
South China Morning Post ---
30 people in Iran face death penalty after protests, Amnesty says
South China Morning Post ---
How the next China shock is shaping hearts and minds
South China Morning Post ---
Trump weighs limited strike on Iran, as Tehran says draft deal coming soon
South China Morning Post ---
Has America scared the EU into talking to Russia?
Russia Today ---
India joins US-led Pax Silica alliance
Russia Today ---
Kiev wants to sell billions of dollars worth of weapons – official
Russia Today ---
Israel has biblical right to Middle East – US envoy to Tucker Carlson
Russia Today ---
US economic growth weaker than thought in fourth quarter with government shutdown, consumer pullback
Associated Press ---
Active military conflicts, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and strategic great-power competition define the current global security environment.
