extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
The global security landscape faces multiple escalating tensions centered on potential US military strikes against Iran, ongoing Israeli operations in Lebanon, and Ukraine conflict expansion, while natural disasters and economic disruption require domestic management. The convergence of these crises across military, geopolitical, and economic domains creates a near-term risk environment warranting elevated preparedness, though no imminent catastrophic threats to US civilian safety are currently identified.
LAST UPDATED 02-21-2026 @ 05:00AM (CST)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
06:00AMLos Angeles
03:00AMLondon
11:00AMMoscow
02:00PMBeijing
07:00PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 26 years ago ---
extr Somalia: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
warn Storm Warning
Effective 23 min ago Fort Bragg, CA (Mendocino County) US
warn Storm Warning
Effective 23 min ago Westhaven-Moonstone, CA (Humboldt County) US
warn Storm Warning
Effective 23 min ago Fort Bragg, CA (Mendocino County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 7 min
watc Gale Watch
Dover, DE
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr
watc Storm Watch
North Cape May, NJ
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr
watc Storm Watch
Ocean Grove, NJ
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr
watc Storm Watch
Avalon, NJ
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.7 - 56 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska
Willow, AK Effective 52 min ago
ok M 2.8 - 8 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma
El Reno, OK Effective 59 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataDogecoin (DOGE)
0.10008
-0.01%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
68175.82
0.28%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1973.4
0.27%
Coinbase
Cardano (ADA)
0.2838
-0.39%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
85.09
0.53%
Coinbase
S&P 500
6909.51
0.69%
Yahoo Finance
DOW
49625.97
0.47%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
56825.7
-1.12%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25260.69
0.87%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10686.89
0.56%
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
Cryptocurrency markets showed weakness with Bitcoin down 0.27%, Ethereum down 0.27%, Solana down 0.63%, and Cardano down 1.30%. U.S. equity indices displayed positive momentum with the S&P 500 up 0.69%, the DOW up 0.47%, and the DAX up 0.87%, while the Nikkei declined 1.12%. Gasoline prices increased regionally, with West Coast prices rising 2.72% to $4.045 per gallon (highest nationally) and Rocky Mountain prices up 2.55%. Gold appreciated 1.67% to $5,080.90, reflecting typical safe-haven demand. The Volatility Index decreased 5.64% to 19.09, indicating reduced market uncertainty.
Data
The latest global dataBritish Virgin Islands
Level 1
Angola
Level 2
Netherlands
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
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
Palau
Level 1
Tunisia
Level 2
Aruba
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Burma (Myanmar)
Level 4
Philippines
Level 2
Maldives
Level 2
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
Belize
Level 2
Taiwan
Level 1
Thailand
Level 2
Qatar
Level 1
Uruguay
Level 2
Cuba
Level 2
Somalia
Level 4
The Bahamas
Level 2
Barbados
Level 1
French Polynesia
Level 1
Albania
Level 2
Guatemala
Level 3
Brunei
Level 1
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Moldova
Level 2
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Togo
Level 2
Republic of the Congo
Level 2
Argentina
Level 1
Lesotho
Level 2
Saba
Level 1
Sint Eustatius
Level 1
Rwanda
Level 2
Costa Rica
Level 2
Honduras
Level 3
Liberia
Level 2
Solar Radiation
none
Radio Blackout
none
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
Three nations maintain extreme travel restrictions at Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status: Mali, Burma (Myanmar), and Somalia. Three additional countries are elevated to Level 3 'Reconsider Travel': Papua New Guinea, Guatemala, and Honduras, reflecting ongoing regional safety concerns. Approximately 30 countries and territories are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' including the Philippines, Thailand, China, and various African nations. The majority of global destinations remain at Level 1 'Normal Precautions' with no widespread international security escalation. Current DEFCON status is DEFCON 4 - BLUE, indicating normal peacetime operations with no military escalation.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,458
Al Jazeera ---
!!! How Russian drones are terrorising civilians in Ukraine
France24 ---
!!! Israeli attacks kill at least 12 people, injure dozens across Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
!!! How are killer drones reshaping the conflict in Sudan
Al Jazeera ---
!!! More than 37 days of heavy rain brings disastrous flooding to France
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Gunmen on motorcycles kill at least 50 in northwest Nigeria: Report
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US military says it attacked vessel in Pacific Ocean, killing three people
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Hungary to block 90 billion euro EU loan to Ukraine in Russian oil dispute
Al Jazeera ---
!!! 10 arrested over Russian plot to kill top Ukrainian officials
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Over 1,000 Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine war: report
South China Morning Post ---
!!! LeT plotting IED attack in Delhi? Intel warns temples near Red Fort on target
WION News ---
!!! Gaza war deaths far higher than official figures – study
Russia Today ---
!!! Trump announces new global tariff after losing in US Supreme Court
Russia Today ---
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,458
Al Jazeera ---
Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say
Associated Press ---
How Russian drones are terrorising civilians in Ukraine
France24 ---
Israeli attacks kill at least 12 people, injure dozens across Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
How are killer drones reshaping the conflict in Sudan
Al Jazeera ---
More than 37 days of heavy rain brings disastrous flooding to France
Al Jazeera ---
Gunmen on motorcycles kill at least 50 in northwest Nigeria: Report
Al Jazeera ---
US military says it attacked vessel in Pacific Ocean, killing three people
Al Jazeera ---
Hungary to block 90 billion euro EU loan to Ukraine in Russian oil dispute
Al Jazeera ---
10 arrested over Russian plot to kill top Ukrainian officials
South China Morning Post ---
Over 1,000 Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine war: report
South China Morning Post ---
Clashes in Albania as protesters demand PM Rama resign
Al Jazeera ---
LeT plotting IED attack in Delhi? Intel warns temples near Red Fort on target
WION News ---
Ukrainians are ready to fight – against getting sent to war
Russia Today ---
Trump announces new global tariff after losing in US Supreme Court
Russia Today ---
Can Trump still impose tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling?
Al Jazeera ---
Trump to make three-day visit to China next month, White House says
Al Jazeera ---
Board-of-Peace : Trump says members have pledged $7bn to Gaza relief
France24 ---
Gaza war deaths far higher than official figures – study
Russia Today ---
Iran to present nuclear deal draft to US in days – FM
Russia Today ---
Trump weighs limited strike on Iran, as Tehran says draft deal coming soon
South China Morning Post ---
What would blocking the Strait of Hormuz mean for global oil and LNG shipments?
South China Morning Post ---
Pax Sinica vs Pax Silica: how China-US mineral war is taking shape
South China Morning Post ---
How the next China shock is shaping hearts and minds
South China Morning Post ---
Ex-UK MP joins Ukrainian neo-Nazi brigade
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian forces exploiting Telegram data for battlefield intel – FSB
Russia Today ---
'We will be able to defend Ukraine' thanks to EU loan: Ambassador Vsevolod Chentsov
France24 ---
India-US interim trade deal to be operational in April – New Delhi
Russia Today ---
Will India still pay 18% tariffs after SCOTUS verdict? Here's what Trump said
WION News ---
Multiple active conflicts, terror threats, severe flooding, and escalating great power trade disputes are creating a complex global security landscape.
