RECAP: Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Kills Dozens in Southern Philippines

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Mindanao region of the southern Philippines on Monday at 7:37 a.m. local time, killing at least 37 people and causing buildings to collapse.

Philippines: Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Mindanao 4

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, June 8, killing dozens and injuring more than 200 people. In General Santos, where the damage was particularly severe, buildings collapsed and widespread destruction was reported.

Chinese-made prayer goods top picks in Bangladesh during Ramadan

STORY: Chinese-made prayer goods top picks in Bangladesh during Ramadan DATELINE: March 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:22 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Islamic goods shop in National Mosque Baitul Mukarram area of Dhaka, Bangladesh 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MD ENAMUL HAQUE, Customer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): MD SAHEDUL ISLAM, Customer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): MD MASUM, Trader STORYLINE: During the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, many Islamic people in Bangladesh visit stores to buy necessities for prayer rituals. Here, what attracts them most are the affordable and good-quality products that are made in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MD ENAMUL HAQUE, Customer "My name is Md Enamul Haque. I am from Narayanganj on the outskirts of Dhaka. I came to Baitul Mukarram Masjid premises to buy tasbih (Muslim prayer beads), tupi (prayer cap), punjabi (Islamic dress for men) on the occasion of Ramadan. I came to buy Punjabi matching the color of my hat. I have bought Tasbih. I have bought