<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/23/al-shara-says-israeli-aggression-is-undermining-rising-syria/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T14:54:29.74Z</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>2026-09-23T14:54:29.74Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Al Shara says Israeli aggression is undermining ‘rising’ Syria]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RL27UEOS5MOJWRD4BXS454WUUM.jpg?auth=194e3936f803b53c85e253bba1b747fa7092b65294297dd6cdf0e153001bee20&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3653&amp;height=2430</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara speaks during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. 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Photo: FANR]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/09/23/french-led-recognition-of-palestine-must-not-be-trivialised-despite-worsening-security-situation/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T14:34:15.894Z</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>2026-09-23T14:34:15.894Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[French-led recognition of Palestine 'must not be trivialised' despite worsening security situation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2YFTSAL3VVF3RMTLVOLOPB3HVU.JPG?auth=2a8e3a71d162847566b702549a70f21e5ce3850ec189b08060f6964278c2451e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3226&amp;height=2016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hala Abou Hassira, Palestinian ambassador to France, has called for political, economic, and arms-related sanctions on the state of Israel. Photo: Palestinian Embassy]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/09/23/uae-central-bank-bars-bank-melli-iran-from-conducting-transactions/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T14:24:11.364Z</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>2026-09-23T14:24:11.364Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE Central Bank bars Bank Melli Iran from conducting transactions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C6NWLAHQ5CGKA263ZCEDINKFAI.jpg?auth=f9c2154f7fb8ed745aa6f7c79463bb22fba25e66f6774d6a373b5b69a83851c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3512&amp;height=2500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bank Melli Iran has eight branches, including a regional office, in the UAE. Ravindranath K / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/23/benjamin-netanyahu-heads-to-unga-with-few-friends/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T14:21:33.825Z</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>2026-09-23T14:21:33.825Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Benjamin Netanyahu heads to UNGA with few friends ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NER66AP2XOH4LYB22M7LT77PCA.jpg?auth=b95f824fb61e39dca7377c1e8fcccebc4a768cdffa4cfbccfa8da7745d6a7f57&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking to supporters during a campaign rally at Expo Tel Aviv this month. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/23/abu-dhabi-storekeeper-1-million-dubai-duty-free-winner-indian-businessman/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T14:21:16.453Z</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>2026-09-23T14:21:16.453Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['I told you before my family': Indian shop worker in Abu Dhabi dreams of new life after winning $1 million ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EBRTKOLB65GXJKNTD4FQBY2NGY.jpg?auth=b3e88d44b58b99ef4c7a5436af56bd45719008d04d173c32696cb34c8f9dc1b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=960&amp;height=540</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Saravanan Malairaj, 36, said the windfall would help him secure a better future for his family in India. Photo: Dubai Duty Free]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/23/state-street-to-open-new-operating-centre-in-2027-as-al-ain-attracts-global-investment/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T14:02:30.425Z</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>2026-09-23T14:02:30.425Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[State Street to open new operating centre in 2027 as Al Ain attracts global investment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GFHSIXV5GRBMDDQPUMTE7MWNQU.jpg?auth=d688fb0ffbf32bbb76475dd72911002524fe7997cce3bb6a304d88f73b60d91b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Visitors attend the Al Ain Future Business Forum at Adnec in Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/23/two-female-iraqi-mps-jailed-for-seven-years-by-corruption-court/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T14:00:29.753Z</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>2026-09-23T14:00:29.753Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Two female Iraqi MPs jailed for seven years by corruption court]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XBALUFHBVJCIFCO73C3BSJVMDY.jpg?auth=18e79a52bbe61f41969275964fdb7accffc5a94b327cf214248fb510ba4bca43&amp;smart=true&amp;width=756&amp;height=425</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alia Nassif Jassim, left, and Ashwaq Salim Hassan were convicted by an anti-corruption court in Baghdad. Photo: Iraqi News Agency]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/09/23/uk-us-europe-politics-populists-donald-trump-governing-campaigning/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T14:00:00Z</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>2026-09-23T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In Europe and elsewhere, populists are winning. But can they govern?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/X4QWL2OLPOFPNCRTZ5ENRCTPQU.jpg?auth=760b3b211148ec74770700ed11d27d67f7545a672b3c909bc7a71c139c7a92cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7145&amp;height=4766</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump greets attendees during a campaign event in Gastonia, North Carolina earlier this month. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/23/live-us-iran-war-uae-central-bank/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T13:46:22.5Z</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>2026-09-23T13:46:22.5Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: UAE Central Bank bars Bank Melli Iran from conducting transactions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VYNHPX44H7JL2LA4BYDJU7V4N4.jpg?auth=d81ea6b1594d875a940bc35f4d185e739445c440385557064611dd6386a956bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[TOPSHOT - A man uses an automated teller machine (ATM) from Bank Mellat in Tehran on September 7, 2026.  Iran's top negotiator threatened on September 6 of a more forceful response to any further US attacks after Tehran targeted American warships in their latest round of clashes.  The exchanges of fire, which began with US raids last week, come amid a deadlock in the six-month war between the two foes.  (Photo by AFP)  /  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/23/iran-us-meeting-new-york/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T13:24:20.342Z</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>2026-09-23T13:24:20.342Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran 'presents US with road map for regionwide ceasefire and Hormuz reopening']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BU3YHZEIPOA5LRL3YDK26OQ6IM.jpg?auth=fb9bdca171767d89814924bdcc8752683a75afffd04c00f03366c8cc7300936e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3616&amp;height=2411</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump returns to the White House after addressing the UN General Assembly in New York. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/09/23/oil-at-100-a-barrel-as-focus-remains-on-iran-peace-talks-and-saudi-supply-recovery/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T12:53:35.239Z</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>2026-09-23T12:53:35.239Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oil at $100 a barrel as focus remains on Iran peace talks and Saudi supply recovery]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ITFXXUZAUKAKXOIEI5QKGMSBIY.jpg?auth=abb8a9e5dfb55c09f75e5da6249eaf4097b75120e366fbde6db27e998bf40a0d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5556&amp;height=3787</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An anti-Trump billboard looms over a street corner in Tehran. Oil prices have been trading lower this week on the prospect of a breakthrough to end the Iran war. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/23/spate-of-rock-throwing-attacks-adds-to-security-fears-in-beirut/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T12:22:11.741Z</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>2026-09-23T12:22:11.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Spate of rock-throwing attacks adds to security fears in Beirut]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XGHPM5AGD5GY5JDSIQ6JQAVZWY.jpg?auth=ef1f7de4c39861aadae990c14c121326b19ed5d61784d4a7641c6943bea6286e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A suspect was arrested in Lebanon after a man was killed by a rock smashing his windscreen. Photo: Internal Security Forces / X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/space/2026/09/23/uk-launches-its-first-space-squadron-to-counter-hostile-threats/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T12:17:04.796Z</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>2026-09-23T12:17:04.796Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK launches its first 'space squadron' to counter hostile threats]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YSEEP6XLHBBIXM6BPHK5BPFA5U.jpg?auth=5b06655234e8840da42bbf42e300a7d693c2f41c5d48208659ee97d806847d1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3149&amp;height=1772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UK Space Command's first military satellite, Tyche, was launched on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 in California in 2024. Photo: SpaceX]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/advertorial/2026/09/23/for-mena-youth-arabic-is-the-language-of-identity-but-can-it-also-become-the-language-of-opportunity/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T12:02:13.935Z</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>2026-09-23T12:02:13.935Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[For Mena youth, Arabic is the language of identity, but can it also become the language of opportunity?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V27H2LER6FAXBJPJMEEEW64R3A.jpg?auth=49dd68eafc176d795d6566201e9a7c75a504d9a9fff9646cb13252d7ef2f7944&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Arabic is used by 91 per cent of respondents at home, but 64 per cent at work or education. Supplied Image]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2026/09/23/milan-fashion-week-opens-with-skirts-only-show-from-prada-and-final-bow-at-diesel/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T11:57:06.235Z</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>2026-09-23T11:57:06.235Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Milan Fashion Week opens with skirts-only show from Prada and final bow at Diesel]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OUHVLLKATFA6RCT5XHMHLHDM7Y?auth=ce46fcfa39b6c200cf60d972ffa3960f4a9e20f7ddde8279740c8750b873f0c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3070&amp;height=1727</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prada's collection explored the skirt in everything from tailored grey cloth to crystal flowers and neon prints. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/23/firefighting-from-the-sky-uae-firm-starts-high-altitude-monitoring-mission-in-spain/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T11:54:43.463Z</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>2026-09-23T11:54:43.463Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Firefighting from the sky: UAE firm starts high-altitude monitoring mission in Spain]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WW6X7UN2D5HMJPWX32423NL3NQ?auth=02d9a889b33386c543f997193752cd5c76084807fb5017d1a978cdca0172565a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1421&amp;height=799</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters at work in the village of A Caniza in northern Spain last month, when wildfires swept parts of the country. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/23/abu-dhabi-extends-occupancy-certificate-deadline-for-property-owners/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T10:40:01.656Z</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>2026-09-23T10:40:01.656Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi property owners face fines of up to Dh1m over occupancy certificates]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MPYATPSQMJDBDHYNRWGMS55BXQ.png?auth=1f20d84dd230c8c1e2de278eda73202a599bf3cbdd92fec0892c32aee1395fb2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1120&amp;height=577</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The rule is designed to protect resident well-being and comfort by ensuring that buildings are structurally sound and fit for occupancy. Photo: DMT]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/09/23/restaurant-owners-made-millions-from-visa-scam-luring-indians-to-work-80-hours-a-week-in-europe/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T10:24:20.3Z</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>2026-09-23T10:24:20.3Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Restaurant owners made millions from visa scam luring Indians to work 80 hours a week in Europe]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/P7GWLYMUNBCD3AN3SMAJTBMLTQ.jpg?auth=3d517fdde5572fcd54baaa3312c5e731934e5844722cc95884f1903ea9e4e4c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1940&amp;height=1091</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At least 70 workers, mainly Indian nationals, came to Europe using migrant visas meant for chefs. Europol
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/23/do-hidden-chambers-beyond-tutankhamuns-tomb-hold-remains-of-nefertiti/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T10:22:57.852Z</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>2026-09-23T10:22:57.852Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Do hidden chambers beyond Tutankhamun’s tomb hold remains of Nefertiti?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BLTRTFWTDZHVXO7HXIFGBQTP2Y.JPG?auth=00525063296bf964aa953deeb76460dcac689b864f15efb877c8e41a85fde1ff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5323&amp;height=3542</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The bust of Queen Nefertiti on display in the Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany. DPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/09/23/oscars-2027-all-the-arab-films-submitted-for-best-international-feature/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-23T10:10:27.197Z</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>2026-09-23T10:10:27.197Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oscars 2027: All the Arab films submitted for Best International Feature]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JKTAN6GNVZG7LLHVXK3MELUVNM.png?auth=6ce0d43e25bddf8de1d977ad64f2b96077b4f4ef4b195d6d9c818954fbbae461&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Citizen Osama, Ahmed Hassouna’s documentary about life in northern Gaza during the war, has been selected as Palestine’s submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Oscars. 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Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/22/houthis-seek-to-control-strategic-kahboub-mountain-range-near-yemens-taiz/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-22T12:22:06.378Z</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>2026-09-22T12:22:06.378Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Houthis seek to control strategic Kahboub mountain range near Yemen's Taiz ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IXSHAVTP5VHVZDLLFTOXSMNL3U.JPG?auth=63f195e05e895f42e76c42c13cc1ebc1b43d3325dbdd2da06514304db332d782&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3598&amp;height=2018</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Houthi fighters attack Saudi-backed forces in what is reportedly Al Jawf governorate, Yemen, in this screengrab from a video. 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Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/09/22/britain-to-send-raf-refuelling-tanker-to-bolster-saudi-air-defences/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-22T11:54:16.762Z</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>2026-09-22T11:54:16.762Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Britain to send RAF refuelling tanker to bolster Saudi air defences]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RCVOIPDCM5FYRPNINROCYDLBCM.jpg?auth=80d2acfebc0ce419632debd59ff43730ebaeaaf2a49843a8ca5d3e9aec85529a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4079&amp;height=2719</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An RAF Voyager tanker of the kind that will be sent to Saudi Arabia. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/09/22/saudi-arabia-restarts-east-west-pipeline-for-crude-exports/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-22T10:50:48.325Z</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>2026-09-22T10:50:48.325Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia restarts East-West pipeline for crude exports]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NH2HSMG6Y3RLFTFM47FYQI2UCE.jpg?auth=85217896e3efbc4746554ca910538059fa4cfc80554dded122b3baf6295b0876&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4696&amp;height=3131</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia is boosting exports through the Strait of Hormuz. 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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/22/israel-vs-ireland-boycott-calls-protests-and-the-nations-league-dispute-explained/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-22T09:09:06.121Z</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>2026-09-22T09:09:06.121Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel vs Ireland: Boycott calls, protests and the Nations League dispute explained]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FK3OPSSBWRAIPBA5LQAMW3KBBM.jpg?auth=5ed5bd44b1a9a21d860849b43fef573f65cf8fc62338d2450d932504f356593e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8233&amp;height=5267</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland's head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said he and his players are uncomfortable playing against Israel. 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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/09/22/uae-dubai-abu-dhabi-flights-status/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-22T04:25:51.822Z</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>2026-09-22T04:25:51.822Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Middle East flights: Air France, Wizz Air and British Airways extend suspensions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3MYUIJ7H5NDFLKHJNXWA3LDXNE.jpg?auth=e8a338d500758f308590fb9c767dd9dde236a372e5bc47149e53e2b72c915aa8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2181</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[British Airways has revised its schedule for several Middle East destinations, with flights to Dubai set to resume on November 3 instead of October 25. 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Photo: Courtesy UAE Olympic Committee]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/09/22/the-uns-future-depends-on-its-diplomats-not-just-its-bureaucracy/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-22T04:00:00Z</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>2026-09-22T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The UN's future depends on its diplomats, not just its bureaucracy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WCUJTFFWRLN67D454AVFTKZVPM.jpg?auth=4beae3287e2dae61d6514564c9f3603b7c064ad0596c525a6be6a61cf2a4e8b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5444&amp;height=3709</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is coming towards the end of his final term in office. 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