BREAKING: Malaysian PM submits resignation

In this file photo taken on 17 July, 2018, Malaysia's Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad salutes the royal guard of honour during the opening ceremony of the parliament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, at 94 the world's oldest leader, submitted his resignation to the king on Monday, his office said, after a bid by his political partners to bring down the government.

Dr Mahathir "has sent a resignation letter as prime minister of Malaysia", said a statement from his office. – AFP