extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple dangerous geopolitical events are actively occurring across critical regions with escalating US-Iran tensions, maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, and active conflicts in Ukraine and Lebanon, while North America faces significant weather hazards. Conditions warrant elevated preparedness awareness with potential for near-term escalation.
LAST UPDATED 05-04-2026 @ 09:02PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
10:02PMLos Angeles
07:02PMLondon
03:02AMMoscow
05:02AMBeijing
10:02AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 4 min ago Louisville, IL (Clay County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 12 min ago Louisville, IL (Clay County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 15 min ago Macomb, IL (McDonough County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 24 min ago Louisville, IL (Clay County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 25 min ago Oquawka, IL (Henderson County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Louisville, IL
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Pigeon, MI
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 58 min
warn Flood Warning
Babbitt, MN
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 24 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
La Porte, IN
Effective 12 min ago Expires in 13 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.2 - 266 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
Tiakur, Maluku Effective 33 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2507
0.36%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80159.91
0.39%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1108
0.65%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2358.47
0.49%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
84.27
0.21%
Coinbase
DOW
48941.9
-1.13%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10363.93
-0.14%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23991.27
-1.24%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7200.75
-0.41%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
59513.12
0.38%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.29
7.65%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
104.8
-1.52%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4537.6
0.09%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49098
0.04%
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
Financial markets display mixed performance with cryptocurrency assets gaining strength—Bitcoin is up 2.25% at $80,325.69 and Ethereum is up 1.77% at $2,363.65—while traditional equity indices show weakness with the DOW declining 1.13% and the DAX falling 1.24%. The Volatility Index has increased 7.65% to 18.29, indicating elevated market uncertainty and investor concern. Gasoline prices have increased across all U.S. regions, with New England experiencing the largest gain at 4.31%, followed by increases across the Midwest, Central Atlantic, and West Coast regions.
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
Latvia
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
Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel), representing the highest travel risk designation. Nicaragua and Jordan are both at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating significant security and safety concerns. Cuba and Cameroon are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), suggesting medium-term travel considerations. All space weather indices remain at normal levels with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation warnings currently in effect.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Hormuz tensions push ceasefire to the brink as Trump threatens Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran-US clash over alleged warship attack in Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
!!! UAE intercepts Iranian missiles; drone strike injures 3 Indians at oil facility
WION News ---
!!! War of words: Trump, Iran trade claims of missile strikes in the Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
!!! Fujairah oil zone hit by fire after drone attack as UAE says it intercepted Iran missiles
France24 ---
!!! Iran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via Hormuz
France24 ---
!!! US pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire
Associated Press ---
!!! Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Putin and Zelensky both unilaterally declare conflicting 2-day truces
France24 ---
!!! Russia orders two-day ceasefire in Ukraine war to coincide with Victory Day
South China Morning Post ---
!!! NATO rift widens as Trump eyes troop withdrawal from Germany
Russia Today ---
!!! Allies jolted on defence as Trump pulls troops from Germany
France24 ---
!!! Kuwait exports zero barrels of oil for first time in 35 years – monitor
Russia Today ---
Hormuz tensions push ceasefire to the brink as Trump threatens Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires
Al Jazeera ---
Iran-US clash over alleged warship attack in Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
Nepal lodges protest against India over long-running border dispute
Al Jazeera ---
Iran says it had 'no pre-planned programme' to attack UAE as Araghchi warns US
WION News ---
Putin announces May 8–9 ceasefire as Zelensky responds with separate truce
WION News ---
UAE intercepts Iranian missiles; drone strike injures 3 Indians at oil facility
WION News ---
War of words: Trump, Iran trade claims of missile strikes in the Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
Fujairah oil zone hit by fire after drone attack as UAE says it intercepted Iran missiles
France24 ---
Putin and Zelensky both unilaterally declare conflicting 2-day truces
France24 ---
Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump's shadow
France24 ---
Iran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via Hormuz
France24 ---
Poking the bear? Armenia welcomes European leaders in Russia's backyard
France24 ---
Allies jolted on defence as Trump pulls troops from Germany
France24 ---
Mali crisis: Junta entrenches itself with no political solution in sight
France24 ---
Mali leader Assimi Goïta assumes role of defence minister after attacks kill previous minister
France24 ---
Cruise ship waiting for help off Cape Verde amid suspected deadly hantavirus outbreak
France24 ---
Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space
Associated Press ---
Guyana and Venezuela return to UN court to settle historic dispute over valuable border region
Associated Press ---
China orders domestic refineries to ignore US sanctions
Russia Today ---
OPEC+ makes first output decision after UAE exit – Reuters
Russia Today ---
Kuwait exports zero barrels of oil for first time in 35 years – monitor
Russia Today ---
US soldiers reported missing during African Lion drills
Russia Today ---
NATO rift widens as Trump eyes troop withdrawal from Germany
Russia Today ---
Russia orders two-day ceasefire in Ukraine war to coincide with Victory Day
South China Morning Post ---
Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz
South China Morning Post ---
Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over signals spying
South China Morning Post ---
Drone hits upscale Moscow tower as Russian capital readies for Victory Day parade
South China Morning Post ---
Critical escalation across multiple global conflict zones is creating immediate risks to energy security and international stability.
