Lebanon's newly elected President Joseph Aoun has picked Nawaf Salam, the presiding judge at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, as prime minister following consultations with lawmakers.

Lebanon has a new president. And it is about time. But it didn't come easy, and the Lebanese have their hopes pinned on this president to improve their lives.

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran supports a stable and independent Lebanon free from foreign occupation and threat.

Here are Press TV's news headlines at 09:00 GMT, January 10, 2025.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulates Joseph Aoun on his election as Lebanon’s new president, voicing Tehran’s readiness to further develop cooperation with Beirut.

After 12 failed attempts and over two years of vacancy, the Lebanese parliament finally elected a president of the republic.

This episode examines Joseph Aoun's commitment to serving the entire Lebanese population, to maintain positive relationships with all factions, including those affiliated with Hezbollah.