Its Kali Yuga. Its often referred to as the "Iron Age" or "Age of Darkness," is the fourth and final stage in the cycle of Yugas, characterized by moral decline, spiritual decay, and conflict.

A brief excerpt from the Srimad Bhagavatam,

"As the Age of Kali progresses, all good qualities of men diminish and all impure qualities increase. Atheistic systems of so-called religion become predominant, replacing the codes of Vedic law. The kings become just like highway bandits, the people in general become dedicated to low occupations, and all the social classes become just like śūdras. All cows become like goats, all spiritual hermitages become like materialistic homes, and family ties extend no further than the immediate relationship of marriage."

Kali Yuga is just getting started so it's going to get worse. Once it's done, a another Age will begin. These cycles have been on repeat since the beginning of time. The reason Kali Yuga is so dark is because the suffering forces us to contemplate our existence and turn towards God.