Over 2,000 killed in Morocco as powerful earthquake strikes

A powerful earthquake struck Morocco on Friday night, leaving over 2,000 people dead, according to the Moroccan interior ministry. The earthquake, measuring 6.8 on the Richter Scale, hit the High Atlas mountain range and caused widespread destruction. It was the deadliest earthquake in Morocco in decades. Many cities, including Rabat and Casablanca, felt the tremors, and buildings collapsed in places like Taroudant and Marrakesh. Residents sought shelter in open areas, fearing aftershocks. Global leaders, including US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, extended their condolences to Morocco for the tragic event.