Sri Lanka is set to get a new president today, who will replace Gotabaya Rajapaksa after he fled abroad last week amid security concerns as protesters barged into his official residence.
Sri Lanka Crisis: The Speaker urged the public to allow a peaceful environment for all lawmakers to take part in the process which should finish within 7 days.
The country is facing a severe shortage of fuel and other essential supplies and is in the throes of its worst-ever economic crisis with soaring inflation.
Crisis in Sri Lanka Live Updates: Sri Lanka declared a nationwide state of emergency hours after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives, leading to more protests amid an economic crisis.