1 September 2025

The Canary Islands government has formally requested that Spain declare a state of emergency to manage an escalating migrant crisis that has overwhelmed the region’s resources, particularly for unaccompanied minors. What’s Driving the Emergency? The archipelago has seen thousands of migrants arriving by small boats from West Africa. In 2024 alone, around 47,000 people reached…

A powerful earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, leaving devastation across several provinces and killing hundreds of people. Rescue operations are underway as officials warn the death toll is likely to rise. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake measured around 6.0 magnitude and hit near the border with Pakistan late Sunday night. Its…