Top 10 world news: Lebanon elects new US-backed president; West Asia crisis updates, and more

After 12 failed attempts and two years of struggle, Lebanon finally elected its president, Army Chief Joseph Aoun, on Thursday (Jan 9).

Meanwhile latest in the West Asia crisis, Russia said it doubts Trump's claim of resolving the ongoing war in his second term in the White House.

Furthermore, the UK's financial minister decided to condemn Trump's bid to acquire Greenland in his second term saying it is not going to happen.

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Who is Joseph Aoun? Lebanon’s new US-backed President

Lebanon's lawmakers voted for a second time in the day on Thursday (Jan 9) to elect Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President of the Middle Eastern nation,breaking a political deadlock that had persisted since October 2022.

Russia doubts Trump can resolve Ukraine war swiftly; calls Greenland and Canada plans ‘wild speculations’

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday (January 9),that a swift resolution to the Ukraine crisis seems unlikely, even withmediation efforts byUS President-electDonald Trumpduring his second term.

UK finance minister joins Italy's Meloni, refuses to condemn Trump's bid to acquire Greenland despite EU's criticism

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy refused to condemn theGreenlandambitions of US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 9) saying it is not going to happen. Lammy said he is "not in the business" of condemning the UK's closest ally.

'Negligence of basic economics': Liz Truss sends legal letter to Starmer asking him to stop saying she crashed UK's economy

Former prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK)Liz Trusssent a legal notice to the current PMKeir Starmerdemanding him to stop claiming that she crashed the economy of the country.

Trump reposts video calling Netanyahu 'deep, dark son of a b***h'

US President-elect Donald Trump recently reposted a video in which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was referred to as a "deep, dark son of a bitch."

S Korean Prez Yoon Suk Yeol in doom loop after probe launched against wife for thesis 'plagiarism'

Amid the struggle to save himself from getting arrested, South Korea's impeachedPresidentYoon SukYeolhas landed in another soup after his wifewas accusedof plagiarising her master's thesis.

Video: Men and dog trapped in house as Los Angeles wildfire rage

The wildfires in California’s Los Angeles have forced thousands to flee their homes as flames engulf entire neighbourhoods, spreading rapidly due to strong winds.

Zelensky seeks 'new opportunities' in Trump administration after Biden announces $500mn military aid

Ukrainian PresidentVlodymyr Zelenskysaid Ukraine allies will have to cooperate more once US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. In a statement on Thursday (Jan 9), Zelensky added that the new US administration will bring new opportunities for Ukraine.

Gilchrist makes startling remark on Rohit Sharma’s Test, ODI future

Former Australia gloveman Adam Gilchrist feels Rohit Sharma is nearing the end of his international career, with retirement announcement in two remaining formats – ODI and Tests just around the corner.

Deepika Padukone reacts to L&T chairman's remarks on working Sundays: 'Shocking'

A video featuring Larsen & Toubro's chairman, SN Subrahmanyan has sparked controversy over his remarks on workplace culture. The video has been commenting on how employees of his company should be working even on Sundays.