A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on Friday evening, causing structural damage and shaking throughout the north African country. No deaths or injuries were immediately reported in the quake centered about 40 miles southwest of Marrakesh, Morocco’s fourth-largest city. Claire Quigley, a New York City resident who traveled to Marrakesh for vacation, was in her hotel room when the quake .
"Operation Kaveri gets underway to bring back our citizens stranded in Sudan. About 500 Indians have reached Port Sudan. More on their way," Jaishankar tweeted. "Our ships and aircraft are set to bring them back home. Committed to assist all our bretheren in Sudan," he said. 🌎 Sudan Crisis: India Begins ‘Operation Kaveri’ To Rescue Indians Stranded From Violence-Hit North African Country.