extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple geopolitical tensions are escalating simultaneously across critical regions including Ukraine, Taiwan Strait, and Middle East, while US domestic conditions remain stable. Natural hazards including volcanic activity in Hawaii and significant earthquakes in the Pacific region require continued monitoring. No immediate catastrophic threats identified, but near-term escalation potential across multiple flashpoints warrants elevated awareness.
LAST UPDATED 05-14-2026 @ 08:30PM (CDT)World Clock
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2726
0.78%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
81582.75
0.62%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11691
1.29%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2293.5
0.46%
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Solana (SOL)
92.49
0.39%
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DOW
50063.46
0.75%
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FTSE 100
10372.93
0.46%
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DAX
24456.26
1.32%
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S&P 500
7501.24
0.77%
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Nikkei
62587.09
-0.11%
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Volatility Index
17.26
-3.41%
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Crude Oil
101.97
0.79%
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Gold
4623.5
-1.32%
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DOW Futures
50058
-0.19%
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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
Cryptocurrency markets demonstrated strength with Dogecoin rising 3.65% to $0.1167, Cardano increasing 3.06% to $0.2727, Bitcoin gaining 2.60% to $81,348.05, and Ethereum rising 1.68% to $2,295.80. Equity markets remained broadly positive with the DAX up 1.32% to 24,456.26, DOW up 0.75% to 50,063.46, and S&P 500 up 0.77% to 7,501.24, though the Nikkei declined 0.98% to 62,654.05. Energy commodities showed mixed results with crude oil rising 0.84% to $102.02 per barrel while gold declined 0.64% to $4,655.40. U.S. gasoline prices increased across all regions, ranging from 0.14% to 2.58%, with West Coast prices highest at $5.613 per gallon and Gulf Coast lowest at $3.953 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
Malawi
Level 2
Rwanda
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
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory, the highest alert status. Nicaragua escalates to Level 3 Reconsider Travel status. Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova all remain at Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution. The majority of monitored countries including Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Bhutan, Australia, and Georgia maintain Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions status. Space weather conditions show no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 10 as advance in the east slows
France24 ---
!!! Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Cautious optimism in Lebanon as direct talks with Israel progress
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Trump offers platitudes while Xi warns of possible confrontation during China summit
Associated Press ---
Cuban government says CIA chief John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana
France24 ---
Cuba runs out of fuel, diesel amid US blockade
France24 ---
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 10 as advance in the east slows
France24 ---
Trump says Xi offered help to open Hormuz, vowed not to arm Iran
France24 ---
New Delhi condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman
Russia Today ---
Gulf state accuses Iran of infiltration attempt on strategic island
Russia Today ---
Cautious optimism in Lebanon as direct talks with Israel progress
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli ultranationalists chant racist slogans during Jerusalem Day march
Al Jazeera ---
Cuba plunged deeper into fuel crisis amid 22-hour blackouts
Al Jazeera ---
Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open
South China Morning Post ---
Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
South China Morning Post ---
Trump offers platitudes while Xi warns of possible confrontation during China summit
Associated Press ---
US deportations to El Salvador double as Bukele aligns himself with Trump agenda
Associated Press ---
Major power competition and regional conflicts create a volatile global environment with significant humanitarian consequences and ongoing military escalation risks.
