Afghanistan Earthquake Leaves Devastation and Desperation

International aid groups are rushing to provide assistance to survivors of a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, which has left over 2,000 people dead and many more injured. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.3, struck the war-torn country's western Herat province, exacerbating an already dire economic crisis. Aid organizations are struggling to meet the urgent needs for medical care, water, food, shelter, and safety. The international community has been called upon to provide more support, as Afghanistan faces ongoing conflict, droughts, and a collapsed economy. UN agencies and partners are coordinating emergency operations and deploying teams to assist with relief efforts.