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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday he is resigning as leader of the Liberal Party after nearly a decade in power.

Support for Mr Trudeau has dipped in recent months as Canada struggles with soaring living costs and high levels of immigration. He said he would stay on until a successor is chosen.

US President Joe Biden’s administration on Monday eased some of the country's sanctions on Syria to allow for the quicker delivery of humanitarian aid for the interim government in Damascus, after the removal of former president Bashar Al Assad’s regime.

For an initial six months, the move will allow the Treasury Department to grant waivers to aid groups and companies providing essentials such as water, electricity and other humanitarian supplies.

The easing of some restrictions is a historic step for the US, which designated HTS as a terrorist group in 2014.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held talks with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties between the countries, during his first official trip to the Emirates since taking office.

During the meeting in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Abdullah reiterated the UAE’s firm position on the need to protect Syria’s sovereignty and called for international co-operation to ensure the its security and stability, state news agency Wam reported.