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Emaar Properties is set to unveil one of the largest developments to be built in the emirate. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/12/mexican-magic-as-uae-football-lovers-embrace-late-night-start-for-2026-world-cup/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T06:49:05.935Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T06:49:05.935Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mexican magic as UAE football lovers embrace late-night start for 2026 World Cup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2DM6R4YEEBESFMVTOPAJLKCGXI.jpg?auth=d076de8f309a11523ed5dbfabe0d764da5cef9273b2141747305f6d0d251ec63&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5381&amp;height=3593</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Excitement as the World Cup kicks off in Bla Bla by McGettigan's in JBR, Dubai. 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Photo: Jebsen]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/06/12/israel-iran-us-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The political barriers to peace in the Middle East]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3O5UUCYU2ZGJLH7J5ZESJHCYVY.jpg?auth=6641418c4163e0d9dd4e51659ef5aa4ef2c783b1a34446af0b2c6bec37e46d74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=756&amp;height=425</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Reuters / AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/12/commitment-to-prevention-seeks-to-transform-uae-health-care/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T02:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T02:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Commitment to prevention is key as Dubai sets out longevity action plan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MPANRHALXJB7NHOVNTPG7LKEBQ.jpg?auth=f81384ef22593279499a5fbecd1c0796ee8216609aa4d3e70c33fa440ca8edf5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5575&amp;height=3717</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Improving the quality of life in older people is proven to have a positive economic impact. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/06/11/spacex-ipo-musk/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T20:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for June 12, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/W5X2LLKCQRBXDPQ5UJBYQTGDSU.jpeg?auth=0e13c59167081c284351412b18fa89af6d6a79a82531c0b501a1bbab0c31e458&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2244&amp;height=1311</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/06/11/world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-review-shakira-scores-but-mexicos-ceremony-falls-short/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:23:35.49Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T19:23:35.49Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony review: Shakira scores but Mexico’s ceremony falls short]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Y3ZMSM6A5JCUZK5ZINBTVF4Q5Y.JPG?auth=4c8cc88b203195847664df4b65c7c9776449369f647da7c80c63895df44a7e3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3048&amp;height=2253</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shakira and Burna Boy perform during the Opening Ceremony before the Fifa World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico City.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/11/uae-approves-breast-cancer-drug-aimed-at-stopping-tumours-from-growing/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:13:50.953Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T18:13:50.953Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE approves breast cancer drug that can prevent tumours from growing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/K5MASUMQ4NFB5IKUYJWTETD3KI.jpg?auth=b8c508eef3b02b70471e1b8ee51b536fccddbaa8eb9e48adf5c3f492b8965885&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE has approved a breast cancer drug which its manufacturers say can reduce the deadliness of the disease by 56 per cent. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/06/11/abu-dhabis-masdar-finalises-deal-to-acquire-repsol-stake-for-978m/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T16:16:41.878Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T16:16:41.878Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi's Masdar finalises deal to acquire Repsol stake for $978m]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VRXDKLBW5BBBPETLRF7HBA3IOA.jpeg?auth=42db2371b7c875c685195895d8054cb30921200cf0de11c4b101abd2002af6d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2242&amp;height=1339</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Masdar has been expanding its global portfolio with partnerships and acquisitions. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/06/11/pentagon-issues-shelter-in-place-order-over-air-quality-issue/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T16:13:08.885Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T16:13:08.885Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pentagon issues all-clear after lockdown over 'air quality issue']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LE5OXNYQ3HKUIDXLSGQLQS2X74.jpg?auth=cc95f52d8d1056b67a88c3a53ad48c65789ac46d037024deb9152a2924253201&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Several floors and corridors inside the Pentagon were locked down due to a 'hazardous materials incident'. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/06/11/peace-activists-lament-west-bank-rules-of-the-jungle-at-paris-summit/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T15:32:52.743Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T15:32:52.743Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Peace activists lament West Bank ‘rules of the jungle' at Paris summit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/25AAVECD7LU5KUBIT7UQNAMCWY.jpg?auth=000eba5aa9bddd5ad74ad02c916dfb732d5b8ee0cc22eefb2ece45a60b7a42c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4240&amp;height=2832</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A burnt hilltop near the Christian village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank, which Israeli settlers set on fire and obstructed Palestinians from accessing. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/06/11/opec-cuts-oil-demand-outlook-for-this-year-again-as-iran-war-disrupts-markets/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T15:29:11.331Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T15:29:11.331Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Opec cuts oil demand outlook for this year again as Iran war disrupts markets]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/COYRPD4RW637REWL5EFYE46AU4.jpg?auth=0f7abf6cec8ecd05b8a1ccb89935a14702cd208d2c27f818dbd3b2cfe3fd38a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3095</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz. Opec said global oil demand is expected to rebound next year. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/advertorial/2026/06/11/binance-unlocks-seamless-dirham-crypto-access-in-uae-with-regulated-bank-integration-and-zero-deposit-fees/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T15:07:22.448Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T15:07:22.448Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Binance unlocks seamless dirham crypto access in UAE with regulated bank integration and zero deposit fees]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3URL5SGC7ZHIVNIV6PGVEPOR2A.jpg?auth=a9161a4128d03332c8db0daea4b7b661a65311841542b3fd12ca10446c59ee5e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4096&amp;height=2304</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, announced the launch of its fully regulated AED on and off ramp solution in the UAE]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/06/11/iran-deal-us-trump/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T14:58:09.74Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T14:58:09.74Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump says US and Iran are nearing 'great settlement' to end war ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UABKILN3P5PLZE6HMPPSYGLCTM.jpg?auth=92da5b07f7c0af908dadff9345d72099178d1901253ff6058eb13ec573b8f3dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3683&amp;height=2468</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran is close to being finalised.  Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/06/11/qa-replay-which-arab-team-can-go-the-furthest-at-world-cup-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T14:40:40.194Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T14:40:40.194Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Which Arab team can go the furthest at World Cup 2026?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FAMXY6YZCBA5BIHRHYIQBUR2TI.jpg?auth=5b88336f78510efa721dd19778cb2c3e40bef16fcbdcc527a738dc37dafd5ea1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8000&amp;height=4500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, The National's Mina Rzouki, football correspondent and author Andy Mitten, sports editor Steve Luckings and business correspondent Kyle Fitzgerald discuss the World Cup]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/06/11/ai-economy-society-wealth-gdp-technology/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AI is going to determine who rules the world]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RBJTNVJEN34ZE3ZJ2JPP72DCZ4.jpg?auth=d47783bad9e7893cd656ec2cd4e46b426858513a7f57edcb5098ddd686a981f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5400&amp;height=3600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A robot is demonstrated during the M.AX Conference at Robotis in Seoul, South Korea on May 29. South Korea occupies a critical position in the global AI supply chain. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/11/uae-launches-programme-to-provide-prosthetic-limbs-for-injured-gaza-war-survivors/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T13:57:22.971Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T13:57:22.971Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE to provide prosthetic limbs for Gazans injured in war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T6CL37GHZBCV5IH5GORW5MWBXI.jpeg?auth=a7987caea8f809c8ff512e7742a93eb4f25b88dd3a125d114ecc3fced44cfa8e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2252</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An injured Gazan receives a prosthetic leg at a hospital set up by the UAE. Photo: Mohammed Abu Amra]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/06/11/iran-war-fuels-slowest-global-growth-since-covid-world-bank-warns/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T13:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T13:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war fuels slowest global growth since Covid, World Bank warns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/B64OPK62RJGJ3HV5MJ7H3JKIIE.jpg?auth=a4b2b3980ec7c8d201a013447c684752c47b956d567e842289791cd6fc5410b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shoppers at a market in Jakarta, Indonesia. Developing economies are expected to record slower growth this year at 3.6 per cent, down from 4.4 per cent in 2025. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/11/swedish-fm-assures-gulf-allies-of-readiness-to-protect-navigation-no-to-weaponising-straits/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T12:54:19.797Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T12:54:19.797Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Swedish foreign minister assures Gulf allies of readiness to protect navigation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RM34SEO4HZGTFEZNW42CVM7MOU.jpg?auth=bb3cfc4c20524d4c643e692cef76c3f92c7d09ead088689941e4e59ccf652b4f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Maria Malmer Stenergard, during an interview in Abu Dhabi.
Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/11/sheikh-hamdan-our-goal-is-to-make-dubai-the-worlds-leading-ai-hub/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T12:45:20.617Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T12:45:20.617Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Hamdan: 'Our goal is to make Dubai the world's leading AI hub']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RH7DOUHBGNAUZHXWO6C4HUASC4.jpg?auth=748aeb0cb9852495d88384a74e94473710e509779fab21e6a6b10077c5ecde1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3277&amp;height=1843</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said there is a plan to make the emirate the world's leading hub for AI . Photo: Dubai Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/11/dubai-police-rescue-scores-of-children-trapped-alone-in-cars-homes-and-lifts/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T12:17:45.884Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T12:17:45.884Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai police rescue scores of children trapped alone in cars, homes and lifts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DN23AUBDDRFVHCQPXY5MZBBZ5M.jpg?auth=774b489e50a0324838fddd42acc7aa4fcb18e3278e968491262abd7809f1d089&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7166&amp;height=5011</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A rescue operation under way after a child was locked in a car in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/06/11/fifa-world-cup-2026-how-to-watch-uae-tv-streaming-channels/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T12:15:07.41Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T12:15:07.41Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: How to watch in the UAE and wider Arab world]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MECL6RJ3UUNF7GRNTXBC6SIA3Q.jpg?auth=33ab7768c85f7b7fb0a8851133d79d794f3afa6cc1d0249771c1de4006869c10&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2253&amp;height=1651</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Netherlands' Frenkie de Jong and Argentina's Lionel Messi will both return to the pitch for World Cup 2026. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/06/11/fifa-world-cup-2026-schedule-match-time-guide/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T12:13:33.095Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T12:13:33.095Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fifa World Cup 2026 complete fixture guide and schedule: How to watch in the UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VTPZHZUPFPYUWG2WY7OMIRVEZE.jpg?auth=1a9a0b04a021e5a4890232ca3eff6fcfdd5592b6d50cdf964eff35c8ade7cb55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Argentina are defending champions. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/06/11/john-healey-resigns-over-defence-investment-plan-which-makes-uk-less-safe/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T11:26:10.2Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T11:26:10.2Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Defence Secretary John Healey resigns over investment plan that makes UK 'less safe']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TLBREVIORL23IBSAUFTZYNQRFI.jpg?auth=3e7127ad1d2116ff31e773c97e96d61fbb9fc2f52b6c38749d5b3d252c86b7d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3674</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[John Healey's resignation is a significant blow to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/06/11/emaar-to-launch-dh200bn-megaproject-in-dubai-set-to-house-150000-people/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T11:12:26.535Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T11:12:26.535Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Emaar to launch Dh200bn megaproject in Dubai set to house 150,000 people]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OAAR5MLGLZ4RL7YQRRSW57WV3M.jpg?auth=3406445fd84c9b83a43c6126f9ba997204548bcec6d9a210836f53ecd6703bdd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The mixed-use master plan will feature high-end residential and commercial properties. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/11/syrians-and-afghans-drive-bumper-year-for-refugees-returning-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T11:04:10.748Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T11:04:10.748Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Syrians and Afghans drive bumper year for refugees returning home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SRGXFOEL3XN6QLUYGPQFTXRLXU.jpg?auth=7a358c5febc30dd8a46e9df55f21afbc4e9ee1b5ed9bfdce82f7c7f921fbad62&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4928&amp;height=3280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Refugee children dance outside a makeshift shelter in Lebanon, near the border with Syria. 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Photo: Handout]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/06/11/manus-on-markets-trumps-secret-mission-us-and-iran-on-edge-as-hormuz-dispute-escalates/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T08:23:09.745Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T08:23:09.745Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Manus on Markets: Trump's secret mission - US and Iran on edge as Hormuz dispute escalates]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SFPWLH37BZEUZCU7ENGZNPP72Y.jpg?auth=fad3c6dd31b080d8bd89714c7624331177b7a52ace5d52eb7a690878b90af389&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trump's secret mission: US and Iran on edge as Hormuz dispute escalates]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/11/first-photos-show-frail-gaza-doctor-hussam-abu-safiya-in-israel-court-appearance/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T08:10:20.023Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T08:10:20.023Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[First photos show frail Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya in Israel court appearance]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WMW5XDYEQFGDLGE2YBGD43HQVU.JPG?auth=297069ef937cc1d8dcbca6e086c7b818d3cf1800eb3eb78637a482fdd582a9bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1641&amp;height=1231</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya appears by video link at an Israeli Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/2026/06/11/how-uae-venues-are-adapting-to-the-2026-world-cup-time-difference/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T03:51:27.452Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T03:51:27.452Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Late nights, early kick-offs: How UAE venues are adapting to the 2026 World Cup time difference]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FJXFSWPAMRADFD7T4I27BQ2VSQ.jpg?auth=dde581c381b019d79ee7f6e362aea1b99dfb5f6912a186b08114a44e076500c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6947&amp;height=4636</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[McGettigan's is hosting football fan zones at Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi and Bla Bla in Dubai. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>