extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global security remains volatile with active Russia-Ukraine warfare, acute Iran nuclear concerns, and escalating US-China strategic competition, while the domestic United States faces manageable weather-related hazards and maintains overall financial market resilience. Multiple concurrent crises create a complex threat landscape requiring heightened preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 05-15-2026 @ 06:04AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
07:04AMLos Angeles
04:04AMLondon
12:04PMMoscow
02:04PMBeijing
07:04PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Volatility Index is up 9.443796%, currently at 18.89
Effective 56 min ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 18 min ago Expires in 8 min
watc Fire Weather Watch
Sunnyside, CA
Effective 26 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 28 min ago Expires in 18 min
advi Wind Advisory
Arvin, CA
Effective 28 min ago Expires in 8 hr
Events
The most recent eventsadvi HVO Kilauea YELLOW/ADVISORY - Episode 47 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at the summit of Kīlauea ended abruptly at 12:27 a.m. HST on May 15. The eruption is currently paused.
Volcano, HI Effective 23 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2667
-1.40%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80547.78
-0.66%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11425
-1.01%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2255.31
-1.22%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
91.13
-1.09%
Coinbase
DOW
50063.46
0.75%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10220.12
-1.47%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24040.28
-1.70%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7501.24
0.77%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.89
9.44%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
100.76
3.96%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4548
-2.93%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49817
-0.67%
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
Cryptocurrency markets have experienced modest declines, with Cardano down 1.22%, Ethereum down 1.20%, Solana down 1.18%, Dogecoin down 0.75%, and Bitcoin down 0.55%. U.S. stock markets performed positively, with the S&P 500 up 0.77% and DOW up 0.75%, while international indices showed mixed results with Japan's Nikkei down 1.99% and European indices flat. Energy markets show upward pressure, with crude oil up 2.08% to $103.27 per barrel and gasoline prices rising across all U.S. regions, ranging from 0.14% to 2.58% increases. Gold prices declined 2.41% to $4,572.50, and the Volatility Index decreased 3.41%, suggesting reduced market uncertainty.
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
Malawi
Level 2
Rwanda
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
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
International travel advisories reflect varying risk levels globally. Afghanistan maintains an extreme Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status. Nicaragua is at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status due to regional security concerns. Five countries are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution': Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Malawi. The majority of monitored countries maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status, including Singapore, Australia, Georgia, Latvia, Paraguay, Bhutan, and Kyrgyzstan. No space weather events are currently occurring, with normal conditions reported for geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, and solar radiation.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Associated Press ---
!!! Trump and Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing
Al Jazeera ---
!!! At least 78 dead, 5,000 displaced in gang clashes in Haiti since Saturday
France24 ---
Xi-Trump summit: The humble soybean at the heart of a trade dispute between the US and China
France24 ---
Trump touts business wins as China airs Iran, Taiwan concerns
France24 ---
At least 78 dead, 5,000 displaced in gang clashes in Haiti since Saturday
France24 ---
In Lebanon, the idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion
France24 ---
Israelis chant threats, anti-Palestinian slogans at Jerusalem Day march
France24 ---
The war on Iran may become a turning point in the post-Cold War order
Russia Today ---
Ghana to evacuate citizens from South Africa
Russia Today ---
Lavrov names overlooked agenda behind Iran war
Russia Today ---
New Delhi condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman
Russia Today ---
Millions of Palestinians mark 78 years since the Nakba
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS
Al Jazeera ---
Trump and Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing
Al Jazeera ---
Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington as expiration of ceasefire nears
Al Jazeera ---
How India's Great Nicobar project can checkmate China in Malacca Strait
WION News ---
CIA chief makes rare Cuba visit as island runs out of oil
South China Morning Post ---
Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
South China Morning Post ---
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Associated Press ---
Haiti gang clashes kill at least 78 in Port-au-Prince suburbs, UN says
France24 ---
Multiple active conflicts and escalating great power tensions are creating a complex global security environment requiring elevated preparedness awareness.
