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The US and Israel's war with Iran left Iraq caught in the crossfire of the regional conflict. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/10/how-injured-is-mojtaba-khamenei-iran-says-supreme-leader-just-has-a-scratch/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-10T17:18:43.676Z</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>2026-05-10T17:18:43.676Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How injured is Mojtaba Khamenei? 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Photo: RTA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/09/lebanese-prime-minister-in-damascus-on-rare-visit/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T12:22:53.76Z</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>2026-05-09T12:22:53.76Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanese Prime Minister discusses security co-operation with Syria's Al Shara]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3V4BHVDNNNHQHBOUNYVPCWPMNQ.jpg?auth=6c8d653195a1dfe226b8c8424856610c61d3188e4d36f64c1d96f6a8d14085c2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2560&amp;height=1707</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Lebanese delegation, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, arrived at Damascus International Airport on an official visit to Syria. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/05/09/bahrain-arrests-41-people-it-claims-linked-to-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T11:53:34.438Z</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>2026-05-09T11:53:34.438Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bahrain arrests 41 people with links to Iran's IRGC]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DMHJKW3RLBC7PA33OIAHXLWWGA.JPG?auth=8e620bc3eb51e4e8b7beb90c9b8a084dd6d168163cc7b86166b7773f87fcd0f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2668&amp;height=1779</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A building damaged in a reported Iranian drone strike in the Seef area of Manama, Bahrain's capital, in March. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/05/09/sri-lanka-removes-250000-social-media-followers-benchmark-for-t20-player-draft/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T11:48:53.582Z</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>2026-05-09T11:48:53.582Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka removes 250,000 social media followers benchmark for T20 player draft]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TKADUTBPVFCWFDYZBLBTL6W2PE.jpg?auth=a4f3c80c1372c3e4beaffc5221a90b2c5d04e5bd7701ca8e69d81560ad3fcd37&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3733&amp;height=2489</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jaffna Kings won the 2024 Lanka Premier League in Colombo. 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Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/09/karim-benzema-and-al-hilal-gear-up-for-al-nassr-showdown-with-kings-cup-title/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T09:17:21.158Z</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>2026-05-09T09:17:21.158Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Karim Benzema and Al Hilal gear up for Al Nassr showdown with King's Cup title]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GDEX6VQZ2DXXUKDAQPGA2NRJBE.jpg?auth=1f36615afce7fb234f10f8f2923d5c286c486a6163e9f52724a72c0f3f1241b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5252&amp;height=3501</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Al Hilal players celebrate after winning the King's Cup final against Al Kholood at the Alinma Stadium in Jeddah. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/09/dubai-consulate-offers-support-after-indian-sailor-killed-in-dhow-blaze-near-strait-of-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T09:01:53.256Z</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>2026-05-09T09:01:53.256Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai consulate offers support after Indian sailor killed in dhow blaze near Strait of Hormuz]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AK54PIZSJZBDKPZMT3NBJ3OVRU.jpg?auth=d4cd30d9ef7640e6d9f314dfe7b34e2156a9b7f66f813734fb87705b1bbe895c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3094</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Indian sailor was killed and four crew injured after a fire broke out on a wooden dhow boat travelling near the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/09/opening-of-ras-al-khaimahs-landmark-wynn-gaming-resort-delayed-by-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T07:19:43.235Z</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>2026-05-09T07:19:43.235Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Opening of Ras Al Khaimah's landmark Wynn gaming resort delayed by Iran war ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6WXVRA2SVJBRZMMK2TFB45JMAA.jpg?auth=2b19f9143158ebde8549361f55408e0e228a25c2b4c4220ec877a8d58dbfab74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5719&amp;height=3813</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A view of the construction work on the vast Wynn Al Marjan Island gaming resort in August, 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/09/uae-to-announce-decision-on-remote-learning-on-sunday/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T07:07:25.77Z</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>2026-05-09T07:07:25.77Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE to announce decision on remote learning on Sunday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4KUXSLNT75CRTIEW2U4QPPQSBM.jpg?auth=14219e5a005e2dcb69b6ee40eeb4d2fd8754d329638b1382bf569aa9ac4f6d8c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Schools and universities have been conducting online classes since Tuesday as a result of renewed Iranian attacks. Pawan Singh / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/05/09/uae-industry-economy-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T07:00:00Z</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>2026-05-09T07:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Iran war did not create the UAE's industrial push but accelerated it]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GVO4TNPA3JDZHMI23JGZA3IHS4.jpg?auth=f10a87607b824e2ae71ac27183076b8e522170ca6ac3f1c397a25e10f4dede0f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The strongest version of Make it in the Emirates is 'make it in the Emirates for the region and the world'. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>