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How US and Israeli elections could affect war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/B3EJLUYDJED7WQUXMDH6BEW65U.jpg?auth=57c561a17b4d7aed76e1cf75f7c1a4b26478d45b4b597d8033d7c59c3e5c4789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8057&amp;height=5371</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are both bracing for a public verdict on the Iran war. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/22/uae-regulator-reviews-aix-financial-consultations-amid-investor-claims-and-payment-concerns/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T17:51:59.093Z</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>2026-10-22T17:51:59.093Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE regulator reviews AIX Financial Consultations amid investor claims and payment concerns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VZKJKAIF2RE4VGBHWKP6EZFBQ4.jpg?auth=2e000751cc858532715cab48e7b271d63aa0d1bec3688f96b8bd0bb7f4495e92&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5572&amp;height=3766</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A case has been filed in the DIFC Courts against AIX Financial Group. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/22/sheikh-abdullah-discusses-regional-security-with-cypriot-foreign-minister/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T17:49:53.616Z</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>2026-10-22T17:49:53.616Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional security with Cypriot Foreign Minister]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WQA6KT7EZNHVFL3WYATQ22NKSM.jpg?auth=f1b0c22a04b4dda562d8e62c95b86e8527712c9dace9cdd055194efcd68fe4fa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus. Wam / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/22/palisades-power-plant-nuclear-controversy/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T17:08:50.538Z</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>2026-10-22T17:08:50.538Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Palisades recovers damaged nuclear fuel assembly, but critics of restart escalate concerns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UAM3DE2HFRB7DP2K2HZUYFVVQU.jpg?auth=2069a01dea7482c3874dcfc7ae4c03c60bb76d245cc43ed41bcbc280e77d937e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=933&amp;height=523</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After receiving permission from regulators, engineers recently retrieved a nuclear fuel assembly that had tipped over at the Palisades plant in Michigan. Photo: Holtec]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/22/houthi-recruitment-gatherings-are-legitimate-military-targets-yemen-warns/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T17:01:54.16Z</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>2026-10-22T17:01:54.16Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Houthi recruitment gatherings are legitimate military targets, Yemen warns ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UVLI77L57D3MMGUYU5EAV4QBMM.jpg?auth=1c37ba365595ea9c990027b46a682bfb19edc1ede6dd296b0602c97de26395f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4493&amp;height=2996</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities take part in a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa. 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Getty Images via AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/22/president-sheikh-mohamed-congratulates-jiu-jitsu-team-after-asian-games-medal-haul-in-japan/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T16:46:09.056Z</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>2026-10-22T16:46:09.056Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed congratulates jiu-jitsu team after Asian Games medal haul in Japan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WCURRHLDLRBOBA4STUU3YP4HAQ.jpg?auth=9fc39ecfed3b968f1c01a899d982d456105cdfea1cfc6afc1d010da6754736f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2801</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed receives members of the UAE jiu-jitsu team from the Asian Games in Japan.  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Suhail Akram / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/22/uae-ranks-third-globally-for-quality-of-life-satisfaction-among-the-affluent/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T15:41:22.339Z</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>2026-10-22T15:41:22.339Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE ranks third globally for quality of life satisfaction among the affluent]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/O5VVNGBHGNDYPP6P3RVS2VQKMQ.jpg?auth=437b15f4b57ca96b819a777b110731bbba43dcf9e6026f4d95290ed681a16d8f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dubai skyline as seen from Burj Khalifa. 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Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/10/22/film-movies-journalism-news-social-media/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T14:00:00Z</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>2026-10-22T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The movies, the media and the messy truth]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TV5GBPP2EZE5HPM3R2XNGD7IGY.jpg?auth=0b8f334f01be14cd2fa444b1d84e7125ba80df2f029d5936d6034b9dbdef89ca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1772&amp;height=1240</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[All the President's Men is considered one of the greatest films about journalism. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/10/22/harry-brook-smashes-fastest-odi-double-century-but-england-still-lose-to-sri-lanka-in-run-fest/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T13:44:40.463Z</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>2026-10-22T13:44:40.463Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Harry Brook smashes fastest ODI double century but England still lose to Sri Lanka in run fest]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HM4JPTI7POGPXNGSUMVA7QFLIE.jpg?auth=52c1a3d90425f874c5b97e82f6d1c37d234dbab9f535e53beda256c767230161&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3970&amp;height=2646</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[England captain Harry Brook cracked 202 runs off 116 balls against Sri Lanka. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/10/22/ufc-333-predictions-volkanovski-and-dvalishvili-to-leave-abu-dhabi-as-champions/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T13:00:00Z</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>2026-10-22T13:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UFC 333 predictions: Volkanovski and Dvalishvili to leave Abu Dhabi as champions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LCYEHMZGHBFW3BSM27G26GBOYU.jpg?auth=7c9323b37f840c38a31aae0dcf9cc99e388f27e6367c05f2770df15491dd25fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4794&amp;height=3092</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Champion Alexander Volkanovski takes part in an open workout ahead of his title fight against Movsar Evloev in the bantamweight division. 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Reem Mohammed/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/22/imi-media-academy-and-abdulla-al-ghurair-foundation-to-prepare-29000-young-people-for-careers/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T12:25:31.88Z</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>2026-10-22T12:25:31.88Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IMI Media Academy and Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation to prepare 29,000 young people for careers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6HDT5GBHJJBIVAI425US5FPW4U.jpg?auth=b6e4d860a79c0400ff8d9dfc0e28c2e791f8dfa32b6a91003cbedc6fdb09365c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The partnership to develop Arab media talent through training, mentorship and opportunities to enter the industry]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/22/londons-prime-properties-take-a-10-hit-but-new-super-properties-emerge/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T12:19:26.134Z</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>2026-10-22T12:19:26.134Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[London’s prime properties take a 10% hit but new super homes emerge]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3YNJZP5ERBF3LEKCZZRUPLSXRM.jpg?auth=94652f4c9153fb47b685a20f30435e1b11da01da8bc886d89f565801fc0c7090&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5610&amp;height=2388</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The penthouse at 100 George Street is for sale at £15.5 million. 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Ahmad Fallaha for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/10/22/france-brings-in-police-reinforcements-as-luxury-boutique-owners-brace-for-new-protests/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T11:24:13.886Z</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>2026-10-22T11:24:13.886Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[France brings in police reinforcements as luxury boutique owners brace for new protests]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7KGIAAD6IFCHFHBPSBDLVWKUO4?auth=a413ceb0d593eb731d249f4da453a1afbdd2ed4534f0bcc89d92917365dc8fb7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3200&amp;height=1800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Boarded-up shops, including Christian Dior, Parfums de Marly and Ex Nihilo, on Rue Saint-Honore following looting in central Paris. 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Ahmed Ramzan / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/22/saudi-arabias-humain-expands-nvidia-deal-with-84mw-ai-computing-plan/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T10:56:22.743Z</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>2026-10-22T10:56:22.743Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia's Humain expands Nvidia deal with 84MW AI computing plan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EXV7LIZC6RK2DODKWL3QZK4CGI.jpg?auth=a45157e5fd5426f49abddf2abb4fe741b4ce8a5dda5ebf5f7b0c96b7331a1e1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Humain is owned by the kingdom's Public Investment Fund. 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Photo: Sharjah Book Authority]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/22/dubai-pledges-dh150m-to-support-humanitarian-campaigns-across-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T10:40:56.554Z</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>2026-10-22T10:40:56.554Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai pledges Dh150m to support humanitarian campaigns across UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z5XIEG2QJZAYTHPBGK54NHFONI.jpg?auth=260e0947d5fffeaec7284bdb42f2ab3f1a3fd16b3feb2a9a38306070704eb59e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The latest funding will help boost the UAE's Operation Gallant Knight, which was set up in response to the outbreak of the war in Gaza in October 2023. 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Lemma Shehadi / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/f1/2026/10/22/f1-title-race-explained-what-kimi-antonelli-needs-to-become-champion-at-the-united-states-grand-prix/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T08:15:31.472Z</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>2026-10-22T08:15:31.472Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[F1 title race explained: What Kimi Antonelli needs to become champion at the United States Grand Prix]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BWOFGFIEVIMS3MT5BA33B5T3JU.jpg?auth=692395c73e6a2124cfd45990836a37e46977dd6e605d60756bb731fbea58c9c4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4782&amp;height=3189</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli is closing in on the F1 title.  Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/10/22/gulf-tour-gives-sombre-and-combative-macron-platform-to-fight-protests-at-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T08:08:31.206Z</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>2026-10-22T08:08:31.206Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gulf tour puts spring in Macron's step to tackle protests at home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/E4V6TSS4YLKEDN5UO6NZH23WZU.jpg?auth=c3086b465692e21dca1492fe5929fc6866f25782bd6e61104e62814990aae156&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[French President Emmanuel Macron says his Gulf partners understand his energy needs. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/10/22/abu-dhabi-finance-week-to-hold-half-of-2026-sessions-behind-closed-doors-to-drive-deals/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T03:00:00Z</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>2026-10-22T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Finance Week to make half of 2026 sessions private to drive deals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MGFPAFZA2NEPBOC5F3OEB34GZA.jpg?auth=ebc018a651ea60f53722a8e6771340baff0b994ca0349b70ec020155275d4714&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Finance Week will be held from December 7 to 10 and is expected to draw more than 40,000 attendees. 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Silvia Razgova / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/21/php-security-issues-exploit/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T14:38:52.851Z</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>2026-10-21T14:38:52.851Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[PHP security flaw: Websites taken down as OpenAI spots issue with backbone of internet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/S445IWNQ26BPWHZAMENGO3DIHQ.jpg?auth=69c1ca7cdebbc3a33275efa2303cafbf83af0f120013a41bdb89a24350d5b67f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4332&amp;height=2719</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The PHP Foundation announced the security update in a social media post to address 'two critical vulnerabilities'. 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Photo: Tamm]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/10/21/ufc-333-volkanovski-targets-quick-finish-as-he-bids-to-make-history-against-evloev-in-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T13:50:19.164Z</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>2026-10-21T13:50:19.164Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UFC 333: Volkanovski targets quick finish as he bids to make history against Evloev in Abu Dhabi]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2C6LGEFUJJC4THGOAJT5KTPVO4.jpg?auth=6686101d1a5f493a9fe72d93f76fd73a197c026014c1ab9cded621f8743a1741&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5100&amp;height=3474</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski can surpass Jose Aldo with nine title wins in the division if he beats Movsar Evloev. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/21/a-matter-of-time-warning-on-mass-deaths-in-uk-migrant-boat-crossing/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T13:47:40.805Z</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>2026-10-21T13:47:40.805Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['A matter of time' warning on mass deaths in UK migrant boat crossing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QTBNA6XTINDI5FXYFHXFGUVVNU.jpg?auth=e8602c8e7f5ee0e4576eaa71202f391a687221f73b3881b1346bd1f0950483c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2334</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This 'mega dinghy' was spotted with 230 migrants on board. 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Photo: Handout]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/21/uae-iphone-duo-reviews-colors/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T12:28:35.815Z</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>2026-10-21T12:28:35.815Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Apple iPhone Duo hands-on: Your productivity will hinge on this]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4L3TDTBFTBE7DMCAIOTYTPUEWE.jpg?auth=ec46342f0f7f52d50e076b2fc2d2617092504a176d0e4ef2f1e8c9a4a63eaa49&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2835&amp;height=2118</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Apple iPhone Duo comes in two colours, star white and night sky. 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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/10/21/nba-targets-2027-europe-expansion-as-euroleague-charts-own-path/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T11:45:08.882Z</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>2026-10-21T11:45:08.882Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NBA targets 2027 Europe expansion as EuroLeague charts own path]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5OLQUR3JYKZZMCSGQPOSQSOKAE.jpg?auth=9fc8812fec2a9b90a6d7b5e20b80da4aed42ccb5c80e4ee45e7575f71e8ed7d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3513</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[San Antonio Spurs' French player Victor Wembanyama is one of the top performers in NBA. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/21/sultan-haitham-mixes-and-matches-with-british-style-on-state-visit/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T11:23:50.952Z</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>2026-10-21T11:23:50.952Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sultan Haitham mixes and matches with British style on state visit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SHAKJGPEKNBUXGPUGRTQHX4XGQ.jpg?auth=aa32caef46b6e008c386a5e600c45a18e71d0e5165b616dfac60f785a3f88a9d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sultan Haitham of Oman. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/21/president-sheikh-mohamed-hosts-reception-in-abu-dhabi-for-prime-minister-of-singapore/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T10:52:29.28Z</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>2026-10-21T10:52:29.28Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Prime Minister of Singapore in Abu Dhabi as key deals agreed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NFFABBF7MZAYPPFQBPXFUVMT6M.jpg?auth=65855f2dbd28991902a48ef1f680e8f2d0147f8a92d78b0c83734179f152403a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed and Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, inspect a guard of honour as part of an official reception in Abu Dhabi. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/21/sudanese-army-accused-of-drone-strike-in-abyei-region-as-death-toll-rises-to-153/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T08:31:30.327Z</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>2026-10-21T08:31:30.327Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Drone attack by SAF kills at least 153 in disputed border region]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IH6LVR7HFCD3ST2DOESVBLY424.jpg?auth=b1a71c8d48b92b7dff6498352ebb34e68310b398700425595187f0ec9c97aed1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=765&amp;height=1020</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Debris after a drone strike in Abyei region along the border between South Sudan and Sudan. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>