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For a look at the news from around the world, we now turn to our Matthew Ashley standing by at the Arirang newsroom. Good morning.
Good morning.
Let's begin with updates from Sri Lanka as it's been reported that the president, who fled the country earlier this week, has now resigned.
That's right,... President Gotabaya Rajapaksa gave notice of his resignation in an email sent to Sri Lanka's parliamentary speaker.
Sources say the email was sent moments after Rajapaksa landed in Singapore on Thursday.
This follows the president previously fleeing to the Maldives amid anti-government protests in Sri Lanka.It's believed he left Sri Lanka in an attempt to avoid possible arrest under a new administration.
According to the speaker's office, if the legality of the email is verified, an announcement will be made on Friday morning local time.
News of the resignation has delighted demonstrators, with many dancing in the streets.
Meanwhile, Singapore has said that Rajapaska was allowed to enter the country on a "private visit" and has not requested asylum.
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2022-07-15, 08:00 (KST)
