extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global tensions remain elevated across multiple regions with active military operations in the Middle East, fragile Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, and emerging health crisis, while the US experiences significant weather hazards, seismic activity, and energy market volatility requiring sustained preparedness monitoring.
LAST UPDATED 05-09-2026 @ 05:32PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
06:32PMLos Angeles
03:32PMLondon
11:32PMMoscow
01:32AMBeijing
06:32AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Sayre, OK (Beckham County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 8 min ago Sayre, OK (Beckham County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago Pampa, TX (Gray County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 11 min ago Laramie, WY (Albany County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 14 min ago Sayre, OK (Beckham County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Columbus, TX
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 28 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Laramie, WY
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 43 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Sayre, OK
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 43 min
advi Flood Advisory
Ester, AK
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 1 day
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.9 - 57 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand
Taumarunui, F3 Effective 40 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataBitcoin (BTC)
80752.28
0.70%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1093
-0.21%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2330.22
1.00%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
93.37
1.47%
Coinbase
DOW
49609.16
0.02%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10233.07
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24338.63
-1.32%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7398.93
0.84%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
62713.65
-0.19%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.19
0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
95.42
0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4730.7
0.42%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49691
-0.02%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.2724
-0.40%
Coinbase
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.452
7.98%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.251
7.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.378
7.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.42
7.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.113
7.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.399
13.26%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.902
6.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.359
8.54%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.583
3.16%
US EIA
Energy markets are experiencing significant volatility with U.S. gasoline prices rising dramatically across all regions. The Midwest has seen an extreme spike of 13.26% to $4.399 per gallon, while national prices have increased 7.98% to $4.452. Regional increases range from 6.18% on the Gulf Coast to 8.54% in the Rocky Mountain region. Crude oil prices are up 0.64% to $95.42 per barrel. Cryptocurrency markets show modest gains with Bitcoin up 0.89%, Ethereum up 0.99%, and Solana up 1.45%, while Cardano declined 0.51%. Equity markets are mixed: the S&P 500 and DOW are positive, but European indices are down with the DAX declining 1.32% and FTSE 100 down 0.43%. The Volatility Index has increased 0.64%, suggesting rising 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
Rwanda
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
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
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Bermuda
Level 1
Global travel advisories reflect concentrated risk in specific regions. Afghanistan maintains the highest alert level at Level 4 'Do Not Travel,' indicating severe safety concerns. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status due to ongoing security issues. Four nations including Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' status. The majority of monitored countries including Singapore, Australia, Georgia, Latvia, Paraguay, and others maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status, indicating routine safety conditions. Space weather monitoring shows normal conditions across all parameters with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or elevated solar radiation.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Israeli strikes devastate Lebanese cities despite ceasefire (VIDEOS)
Russia Today ---
!!! Moscow urges foreign missions to evacuate diplomats, citizens from Kiev
Russia Today ---
!!! Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill at least 23
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
South China Morning Post ---
!!! European nations dispatch planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
France24 ---
!!! Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands to evacuate passengers
France24 ---
!!! US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks as Trump team presses for Hezbollah disarmament
South China Morning Post ---
Leak points to insider who allegedly helped Zelensky crony escape justice – media
Russia Today ---
Israeli strikes devastate Lebanese cities despite ceasefire (VIDEOS)
Russia Today ---
Moscow urges foreign missions to evacuate diplomats, citizens from Kiev
Russia Today ---
US diplomats warned against wagering on Iran talks – media
Russia Today ---
One killed in Gaza as Turkish FM talks peace efforts with Hamas official
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli settlers force Palestinian family to exhume and rebury their father
Al Jazeera ---
Three police officers killed in car bomb attack in northwest Pakistan
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill at least 23
Al Jazeera ---
German Chancellor Merz vows to keep NATO strong amid Trump troop pullout
WION News ---
Putin says Ukraine war 'heading to an end' despite ceasefire violations
France24 ---
Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia
France24 ---
'Disposable spies': Poland records unprecedented number of Russian espionage cases
France24 ---
Jordan sees collapse in tourism since Iran war
France24 ---
Russia marks Victory Day with scaled-back parade
France24 ---
After losing influence in West Africa, France seeks a regional reset at Kenya summit
France24 ---
US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare
South China Morning Post ---
South Korea draws Gulf oil storage interest as Hormuz stays closed
South China Morning Post ---
Mexico to end school year 40 days early for World Cup amid heatwave
South China Morning Post ---
Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
South China Morning Post ---
US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks as Trump team presses for Hezbollah disarmament
South China Morning Post ---
Iran ceasefire appears to hold and Bahrain detains dozens over suspected Revolutionary Guard links
Associated Press ---
European nations dispatch planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
France24 ---
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands to evacuate passengers
France24 ---
Barataria Preserve was damaged by Hurricane Ida. Five years later, repairs have begun
Associated Press ---
Multiple armed conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe continue alongside diplomatic efforts, while international health and economic crises compound global instability.
