The presidential mansion in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has been occupied by thousands of demonstrators. Demonstrators can be seen swimming in President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's pool.

Watch | Sri Lanka economic crisis: Protesters swim in President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's pool

The Buddhist monks, a powerful group of the island nation Sri Lanka have taken to the streets and have called for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Sri Lanka: Buddhist monks stage protests demanding President Rajapaksa's resignation

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been exploring options of buying oil from Russia and he is already in conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, a minister said according to PTI.

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa calls Vladimir Putin, to visit UAE to seek fuel imports

Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed Prime Minister of Sri Lanka amidst the worst economic condition since the country’s independence and widespread protests. However, there have been constant allegations of corruption that he was handpicked by the Rajapaksa family as a stopgap solution to the volatile situation.

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Sri Lanka's Cabinet has deferred by a week the approval of the proposed 21st Amendment to the Constitution to empower Parliament over the executive president, amidst stiff resistance from some members of the ruling party.

Sri Lankan Cabinet defers 21st Amendment to the Constitution by a week

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will finish the remaining two years of his term despite months-long street protests calling for his ouster but won’t stand for re-election, he told Bloomberg.

Sri Lanka's president vows to finish term, but won't run for re-election

Under political reforms to solve Sri Lanka's political crisis, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has invited the protesting youngsters to join governance. Clipping the power of the president and strengthening those of parliamentarians, Wickremesinghe said ''The youth are calling for a change in the existing system.

'Youth are calling for a change': Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe invites protestors to join governance

Police in Sri Lanka fired tear gas shells to disperse students in Colombo as the country continues to grapple with economic crisis. The police barracked road leading to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence in the capital as Sri Lankans demanded the resignation of the president.

Lankan police fires tear gas shells at students during anti-government protests

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pleaded at the World Economic Forum for international assistance to help the country deal with its worst economic crisis.

Sri Lanka: President Rajapaksa pleads for international assistance amid financial woes

The financial crisis continues in Sri Lanka. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pleaded at the World Economic Forum for international assistance to help the country deal with its worst economic crisis

Sri Lanka Economic crisis: Rajapaksa speaks at the WEF virtually, asks for International assistance

In pics: Thousands of Sri Lankans queued for fuel and gas amid economic crisis

Sri Lanka saw a major change in their cabinet as nine more ministers were added to an ‘all-party government’ to guide the nation through the ongoing economic crisis.

Sri Lanka appoints nine new cabinet members, finance minister yet to be announced

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe slammed the Opposition leaders for moving a motion in Parliament seeking an urgent debate to censure President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the nation’s worst economic crisis.

Sri Lanka Crisis: Will vote in favour of NCM against President Gotabaya, says PM Wickremesinghe

The Opposition’s attempt to debate the motion expressing displeasure over the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was blocked in Sri Lankan Parliament today by the Government. The Government secured 119 votes, while the opposition obtained 68 votes.

Sri Lanka government wins vote to block debate on NCM against President

The anti-government campaign continues in Sri Lanka, with protesters asking beleaguered President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to take accountability for his actions and resign.

Anti-government campaign continues in Sri Lanka despite appointment of a new prime minister

Sri Lanka may have a new Prime Minister but the political turmoil is far from over. The people are still protesting. They want Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down. Meanwhile religious leaders are opposing Ranil Wickremesinghe's appointment as PM. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Lanka's new Prime Minister says protests should continue

In Pics | Sri Lanka crisis: Rajapaksas fight for survival as situation worsens

Shortly after taking over as the Prime Minister of crisis-hit Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday pledged to uplift the economy and said that the government won’t interfere in the protest against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

New SL PM Wickremesinghe says no interference in anti-prez protest, cabinet members yet to be decided

Leader of the United National Party Ranil Wickremesinghe has been appointed as the next Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Wickremesinghe took his oath before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a ceremony at the President's residence.

Sri Lanka Crisis & Chaos: Ranil Wickremesinghe takes oath as new PM

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that he will appoint a new Prime Minister and a Cabinet this week which would introduce constitutional reforms, amid continuing widespread anti-government protests over the country's worst economic crisis.

Sri Lanka Crisis & Chaos: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to appoint new PM this week

President Gotabaya is the last Rajapaksa standing. As the anti-government protests turn violent, will Gotabaya use the army to stay in power? Will the generals back the embattled President? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Will the army keep Gotabaya in power?

In Pics: Sri Lanka enforces curfew after 5 killed in violence

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's home in Kurunegala, in the country's northwestern area, was set on fire just hours after he submitted his resignation.

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Mahinda Rajapaksa's residence set on fire, nationwide curfew imposed

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday (May 9th) announced that he'll be stepping down from his post. This comes amid countrywide protests and public calls for him and his brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, to quit as the country's economic situation worsens.

Sri Lanka economic crisis: PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as pressure mounts up