extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple military confrontations and regional conflicts are actively occurring across key strategic regions, including US-Iran escalation, Russia-Ukraine warfare, and NATO fracturing, creating serious geopolitical instability that could escalate in the near term. While these events are concerning, they do not represent imminent threats within 24-48 hours. Domestic natural disasters and health emergencies remain within routine parameters.
LAST UPDATED 05-05-2026 @ 05:03PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
06:03PMLos Angeles
03:03PMLondon
11:03PMMoscow
01:03AMBeijing
06:03AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Flood Warning
Effective 59 min ago Jefferson, WI (Jefferson County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 60 min ago Loves Park, IL (Winnebago County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 60 min ago Juneau, WI (Dodge County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 17 min ago Expires in 7 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Gambier, OH
Effective 23 min ago Expires in 11 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 27 min ago Expires in 17 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 37 min ago Expires in 27 min
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:80km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 05/05/2026 21:01 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
--- Effective 46 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Islamic Republic of Iran 05/05/2026 20:53 UTC, 1.4 million in 100km.
Gīlān-e Gharb, Kermanshah Province Effective 53 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2631
5.32%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
81657.14
2.26%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11403
3.59%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2380.6
1.43%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
86.68
3.08%
Coinbase
DOW
49298.25
0.73%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10219.11
-1.40%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24401.7
1.71%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7259.22
0.81%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
59513.12
0.38%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.38
2.30%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
102.68
-3.51%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4567.8
0.76%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49397
0.65%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.123
1.95%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.958
1.80%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.087
4.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.131
2.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.817
0.61%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.884
2.51%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.675
1.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.016
2.03%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.412
1.73%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets show positive momentum with Bitcoin up 2.3%, Solana up 3.0%, and Cardano up 3.6%. Major equity indices display mixed results with the S&P 500 and DAX gaining approximately 0.8% and 1.7% respectively, while the FTSE 100 declined 1.4%. The Volatility Index increased 2.8%, suggesting rising market uncertainty. Crude oil prices fell 3.6% to $102.59 per barrel, while gold gained 0.7%. Gasoline prices across all U.S. regions increased, with New England experiencing the largest gain at 4.3% and New England prices currently at $4.087 per gallon.
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
Jordan
Level 3
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
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
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Bermuda
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Luxembourg
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 3
Two countries maintain Level 4 Do Not Travel advisories: Afghanistan and Burkina Faso, indicating serious armed conflict and civil unrest. Two additional countries have Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisories: Jordan and Nicaragua. Four countries maintain Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution status including Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova, reflecting ongoing political instability or safety concerns. The majority of monitored countries maintain Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions status. No geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation alerts are currently in effect.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! UAE comes under Iranian attacks for second consecutive day: Ministry
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US-Iran ceasefire holds despite Hormuz standoff: Pentagon chief Hegseth
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Several killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine ahead of rival ceasefires
France24 ---
!!! Russia declares Victory Day truce, warns Kiev of strike if Moscow targeted
Russia Today ---
Sudan recalls Ethiopia ambassador after strikes on Khartoum
Al Jazeera ---
US push for Lebanon and Israel leaders to meet could inflame tensions
Al Jazeera ---
UAE comes under Iranian attacks for second consecutive day: Ministry
Al Jazeera ---
Sudan accuses Ethiopia, UAE of being behind recent drone attacks
Al Jazeera ---
US-Iran ceasefire holds despite Hormuz standoff: Pentagon chief Hegseth
Al Jazeera ---
Thanks to Trump and Netanyahu, everyone now wants to go nuclear
South China Morning Post ---
Sweden to form new spy agency in Ukraine war reset
South China Morning Post ---
Deadly hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on cruise ship as WHO identifies more cases
South China Morning Post ---
Can Pakistan play brother-in-arms role as Gulf states eye security shifts?
France24 ---
Gulf migrant workers face tough choices amid Mideast war
France24 ---
Race to find port for cruise ship as WHO traces how hantavirus spread
France24 ---
Several killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine ahead of rival ceasefires
France24 ---
Ukraine's Zelensky slams Russian 'cynicism' ahead of separate truces
France24 ---
Mali violence brings uncertainty to key Ivory Coast trade route
France24 ---
REPLAY: Pentagon chief Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran not over
France24 ---
Eyes on the next global flashpoint: Why India is pouring billions into a remote island
Russia Today ---
Rare virus outbreak kills travelers on Atlantic cruise ship
Russia Today ---
German army invites nearly 200,000 young people to join
Russia Today ---
Russia declares Victory Day truce, warns Kiev of strike if Moscow targeted
Russia Today ---
Multiple active conflicts across three continents and a major disease outbreak are creating a complex, high-risk global environment with significant escalation potential.
