extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple concurrent high-risk developments are occurring globally, including active Middle East military operations, escalating US-China tensions over Taiwan, significant financial market volatility, an emerging Ebola outbreak with cross-border implications, and severe weather threats across US regions. These dangerous events occurring in near-term timeframes, combined with mounting economic pressures and elevated seismic activity, necessitate heightened civilian preparedness posture.
LAST UPDATED 05-16-2026 @ 09:34AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
10:34AMLos Angeles
07:34AMLondon
03:34PMMoscow
05:34PMBeijing
10:34PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 8 min ago Linneus, MO (Linn County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 28 min ago Linneus, MO (Linn County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 11 min ago Scott, LA (Lafayette Parish) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 60 min ago Beckemeyer, IL (Clinton County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Frost Advisory
Columbia Falls, MT
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 1 day
advi Special Weather Statement
Colby, KS
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 10 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Linneus, MO
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 10 min
advi Frost Advisory
Columbia Falls, MT
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 24 hr
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 5.2 - 86 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Port-Vila, Shefa Effective 27 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2542
-2.79%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
77901.87
-1.46%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10856
-4.17%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2174.63
-2.18%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
86.08
-3.49%
Coinbase
DOW
49526.17
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10195.37
-1.71%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23950.57
-2.07%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7408.5
-1.24%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.43
6.78%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
101.02
4.23%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4561.9
-2.63%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49617
-1.07%
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
Global financial markets are experiencing notable volatility and broad-based decline. Major stock indices show significant losses: DAX down 2.07%, Nikkei down 1.99%, FTSE 100 down 1.71%, S&P 500 down 1.24%, and DOW down 1.07%. The Volatility Index has surged 6.78% to 18.43, indicating elevated market risk and investor uncertainty. Energy markets show strength with crude oil rising 4.23% to $101.02 per barrel, while U.S. gasoline prices have increased across all regions ranging from 0.14% to 2.58%. Cryptocurrencies display mixed performance with downward pressure on major assets including Cardano (-0.84%), Dogecoin (-1.16%), and Solana (-0.73%), while Ethereum shows modest gains. Gold prices have declined 2.63%, reflecting shifting investor sentiment in current market conditions.
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 1
Chad
Level 1
Slovenia
Level 1
Namibia
Level 2
Sudan
Level 4
Brunei
Level 1
Malawi
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
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Travel advisories indicate heightened security concerns in specific global regions, with Afghanistan and Sudan both classified at Level 4 (Do Not Travel), representing areas of extreme caution. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status. Six countries are currently at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution): Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Namibia, and Malawi. The majority of monitored countries remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Significantly, all space weather parameters—including geomagnetic storms, solar radiation events, and radio blackout risks—are currently at normal levels with no threats to critical communications or power infrastructure.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ukraine vows retribution after Russian strike on housing block kills 24
France24 ---
!!! Is Iran hacking US fuel systems? Cyber breaches hit gas station tank monitors
WION News ---
!!! Ultra-Orthodox conscription dispute pushes Israeli government to brink
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called
South China Morning Post ---
!!! At least eight killed, 35 injured as train hits bus in Bangkok
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran war day 78: Trump, Tehran signal talks as Lebanon truce extended
Al Jazeera ---
Iran plans managed shipping route in Hormuz, fees for compliant vessels
WION News ---
Hamas chief who replaced Mohd Sinwar and helped plan Oct. 7 attacks, killed: IDF
WION News ---
Is Iran hacking US fuel systems? Cyber breaches hit gas station tank monitors
WION News ---
Leader of Hamas's armed wing killed in strike on Gaza, says Israel
France24 ---
UK: Massive security operation in London as counterprotests organised
France24 ---
UK: Far-right rally meets pro-palestine counter-protest in London
France24 ---
Gaza flotilla sails for a third time despite threats: 500 activists depart
France24 ---
'No sign' of China's willingness to pressure Iran after Trump's visit
France24 ---
Ukraine vows retribution after Russian strike on housing block kills 24
France24 ---
US ramps up pressure on Cuba and plans to indict Raúl Castro
France24 ---
War in the Middle East: Israel targets top Hamas leader in Gaza
France24 ---
US and Nigerian forces 'eliminate' IS group senior leader in joint mission
France24 ---
Xi promised not to send military equipment to Iran – Trump
Russia Today ---
Russia eases citizenship rules for residents of breakaway region
Russia Today ---
At least eight killed, 35 injured as train hits bus in Bangkok
Al Jazeera ---
Ultra-Orthodox conscription dispute pushes Israeli government to brink
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli settler blindfolds and detains Palestinian in occupied West Bank
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war day 78: Trump, Tehran signal talks as Lebanon truce extended
Al Jazeera ---
Canada takes key step towards new oil pipeline to serve Asia markets
South China Morning Post ---
Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire despite new strikes
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine war: 36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over invasion
South China Morning Post ---
Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called
South China Morning Post ---
Finland warns of drone scare near Helsinki, fighter jets scrambled, flights diverted
South China Morning Post ---
Un barco cerca de los Emiratos es capturado y llevado a Irán, otro es atacado y se hunde
Associated Press ---
Multiple concurrent geopolitical crises and security threats are escalating across global regions, from active warfare to infrastructure attacks and regional instability.
