<?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/us/2026/08/28/taif-sami-mohammed-visa/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T19:27:44.18Z</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>2026-08-28T19:27:44.18Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US revokes visa for former Iraqi finance minister and puts her on terrorism watchlist]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6BZV3JUCBO6PRZB7DOI56BTG5I.jpg?auth=71bd686c5f7b4cadd8ffb5511bb46f4afabb806d09b938d4b16770af793903a2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The visa revocation marks a stunning turnaround in Ms Mohammed's relations with the US. 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Ruel Pableo for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/08/28/learn-arabic-talib-student/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T18:01:00Z</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>2026-08-28T18:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arabic word of the week: Why talib is about more than being a student]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AYXWE7NHZRHA5FILWBSEWYK65A.gif?auth=1e0d493ab5d2836c66c429c2ff101bba5602ab177777aa6f97efd1e81d0cc91f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1260&amp;height=709</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/08/28/netflix-mica-miller-death-of-a-pastors-wife-true-crime-documentary/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T18:01:00Z</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>2026-08-28T18:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Death of the Pastor’s Wife: The true story behind Netflix’s Mica Miller documentary]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IELTOZULKFHINESKJJT2VOGT7Q.jpg?auth=078cb986844fc63f843104547cce8f6a084d55d6cceb86d02d7f0e0e9626353e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2304&amp;height=1728</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[True crime documentary Death of the Pastor's Wife centres on the case of Mica Miller. Netflix]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/08/28/sennheiser-hd-480-pro-review-wireless-headphones/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T18:01:00Z</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>2026-08-28T18:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sennheiser HD 480 Pro review: Going back to basics in a wireless world]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6Y7J7NTKANHETFDZ3WGLY3KW3U.jpg?auth=e17ab23ef8f6a37aec8cf79679696a4acfaaa2b22698d2046a43733de93017f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Sennheiser HD 480 Pro headphones are aimed at professional users and audiophiles. Photo: Sennheiser]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/08/28/discover-uae-music-concerts-2026-arab-stars-abu-dhabi-gp/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T18:01:00Z</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>2026-08-28T18:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Don’t let the big concert names drown out the UAE’s other musical voices]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/URACZXITZQVDLE4TLLKJDQIMIY.jpg?auth=d338cc06a69f87119d4048e249c7a1ba86758b971db9091dc522650092cc62e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3032&amp;height=2177</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lebanese singer Najwa Karam is among the major Arab stars bringing regional sounds to the UAE concert calendar. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/2026/08/28/from-dates-and-barley-bread-to-honey-and-thareed-what-did-the-prophet-mohammed-eat/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</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>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From dates and barley bread to honey and thareed, what did the Prophet Mohammed eat? ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5VQBSR2LQNBHPLY3KOS5APY5DE.jpg?auth=0d5609aaf3160e0c0cb8629f844ed92866b516f57dd26506c0b3b5364d2eed95&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5722&amp;height=3219</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Honey is among the foods the Prophet Mohammed is recorded as enjoying. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/08/28/cyber-warfare-un-charter-international-law-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</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>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[When does a cyber attack count as an act of war?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZZUUYP4ZQRH3XEXNK37EVNEDIY.jpg?auth=6d1fdfcebbfc7713042796a851be1da75aba8117131bb7228841b099e23dad3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Getty Images / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/08/28/quiz-of-the-week-august-28-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</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>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Quiz of the week: August 28, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3UHXUGFFHZCWXIDOHD52KS7BPA.jpg?auth=af05fc8795b7bf28eab320f6b44bd10d1dd9ef07c8ebe08ca592c48ab4bdaf1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quiz of the week]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/08/28/aria-kasaei-elly-naghilou-tehran-art-month-iran-france/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</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>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Culture of oppression: The Iranian graphic designers arrested for the 'crime' of meeting French diplomats]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/H3AGZCA4IBBTPBOAZMWMAFG4EY.jpg?auth=9b26626d9a35dc2c4641211661b85e6451caadeabb15578f2085012982ea092b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=551</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian designers Aria Kasaei and Elly Naghilou in Paris in March. Photo: Alexandre Arminjon]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/28/tired-fatigue-drugs-orexin/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</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>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tired out? Scientists hope new brain drugs could bring end to fatigue]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VNZQE7F2LEBNMTE2AA2B4DH4QY.jpg?auth=f2a7c73151eb9662f431759d73c7b54fbf720bb1312a2b61b80327a5d87967c4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1252</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A new drug targets the neurotransmitters in the brain that regulate staying awake and remaining alert. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/08/28/meta-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-thread-social-media-addiction-court-settlement-mark-zuckerberg/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</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>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for August 29, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KBZS5I4W5FDPTAGQEIN2WFGC4A.jpeg?auth=686679508bb654d6dfe1b9b4422f633f63470441a07c888728b7a5d157db40ee&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/news/mena/2026/08/28/lebanon-baladi-map-roy-bou-nasser/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</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>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fixing Lebanon one neighbourhood at a time: App maps broken infrastructure and holds authorities to account]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DX6HT4MOVVDMJOKJZPVDAWM3LA.jpg?auth=78e4c72605c3e4e2e0757e5cdf39d9696468a40fbe818753cba2421443c1dade&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1536&amp;height=2048</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The photo a user uploaded of mountain trash that needs to be cleared out on Baladi Map. Photo: Baladi Map]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/weekend/2026/08/28/gaza-harvest-season-grapes-figs-olives/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</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>2026-08-28T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How grapevines and fig trees are slowly taking root again in Gaza]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7QXXBYPPCZA3TAA6JFDE2XI5HE?auth=d1c7bc84ab5cd05e52661eb7445235afa1fd62fdb954f46bd613a7ceff21e5f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5256&amp;height=2957</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Palestinian farmer harvests grapes next to a spent artillery shell in a vineyard in Sheikh Ajlin, Gaza city. AFP
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/28/live-us-iran-qatar-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T17:42:39.818Z</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>2026-08-28T17:42:39.818Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: US forces redirected 75 vessels from Iranian ports, says Centcom]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LGRSISTAA5SQIGTJEAFA4UWO3Q.jpg?auth=f08725b8bffa2fe1a39ff9935de36e1658a0f928946bed4b017326f69180c339&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN - AUGUST 10: A bird flies past as ships are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. In a recent statement, Iran's Supreme National Security Council said the vital waterway would not reopen until the United States corrects its behavior, demanding that the U.S. end its war on Iran and compensate the country for war damage, among other conditions. Iran has largely halted vessel traffic through the strait with the threat of strikes; meanwhile, the U.S. has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports. (Photo by Ali Saeedi / Getty Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/28/iran-rift-widens-as-supreme-leader-tells-ministers-to-stop-publicising-countrys-problems/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T17:39:28.298Z</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>2026-08-28T17:39:28.298Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran rift widens as supreme leader tells ministers to stop publicising country's problems ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LP2WX4ZYY2DA6HWLUZ7LM5ZBVA.jpg?auth=9e58133e387ab8e42fc4f4f3b9e6f822990d2c920564ce7332d331581fcb5d2a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen or heard in public since his election in March, speaking only through written messages. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/28/nepal-flood-deaths-tourists-missing-tour-operators/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T17:34:58.253Z</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>2026-08-28T17:34:58.253Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['We are praying': Nepal travel groups search for missing tourists and staff after devastating floods]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GOJK3MODU5OV3LJRL2VAKUJZPQ.jpg?auth=2e4bea554b30f9934d6c6484a17f0ab474dd50dae37cd10f484fd5a5d0c1c325&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4603&amp;height=3069</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hundreds of people are missing after devastating floods and mudslides at the border between Nepal and Tibet. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/28/israel-carries-out-rare-air-strike-in-occupied-west-bank/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T16:06:14.602Z</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>2026-08-28T16:06:14.602Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel carries out rare air strike in occupied West Bank]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PETMW4R236L6FL2CP3T3VRDB2Q.jpg?auth=d8c44e6a420a9d102fc5f98af2a6dc497e41391833113e70a87771f70457851d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7642&amp;height=5095</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli soldiers at the scene of the drone strike in the West Bank. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/asia/2026/08/28/nepal-flood-deaths-latest-updates/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T15:40:00.556Z</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>2026-08-28T15:40:00.556Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Death toll from devastating Nepal-Tibet floods passes 500]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/M6SND46PAIYBL5KESWCKDTH4WA.jpg?auth=b062ff4f10960295b41e08bc60d5d64a9d9368c368a8d4dcfdcdd64fe2d0e570&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nepali soldiers carry a person injured in the flash floods to a military camp to receive treatment. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/28/jackson-hole-kevin-warsh/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T15:14:02.985Z</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>2026-08-28T15:14:02.985Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Warsh says US Fed has 'work to do' if inflation remains stubborn]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6TPKIKRK4M335XIFO4QZ65Y2WM.jpg?auth=22b35ebab4ad725c75f83b77eba12d0599acff4ea6cb5aa7e532681f70d7f097&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Fed chairman Kevin Warsh. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/08/28/uk-warns-israel-against-retaliation-as-focus-turns-to-settlement-trade-ban/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T14:19:44.899Z</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>2026-08-28T14:19:44.899Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK warns Israel against retaliation as focus turns to settlement trade ban]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BKOK23PCG24CY7Y3K67AKN64VA.jpg?auth=0c3caa65241a3258219e68316a895abd2447e47a7fe5e8f206f90fb3e7ede98d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4527&amp;height=3018</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[There has been hope that Andy Burnham will take a tougher stance on Israel than his predecessor. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/28/qatarenergy-extends-lng-supply-suspension-to-italy-until-november/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T13:48:22.114Z</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>2026-08-28T13:48:22.114Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[QatarEnergy extends LNG supply suspension to Italy until November]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JQKV5BJOZVTWXNKIRP2NP7F6TY.jpg?auth=58f358847814507d132c0d8b50b53b2190c2469bd3d9b4e262a855c241942de2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[QatarEnergy halted production across its LNG facilities on March 2 and later declared force majeure following Iranian strikes on its Ras Laffan complex, pictured. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/28/oil-prices-swing-between-war-risk-and-diplomacy-after-six-months-of-iran-standoff/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T13:39:04.619Z</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>2026-08-28T13:39:04.619Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oil prices swing between war risk and diplomacy after six months of Iran standoff]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MT2TFRPPYY6BDRWUMGJOZSG4L4.jpg?auth=9a6c2d43228f02df9fc51194bec3a4ee86dd1b946bd742b23d2f8b939186ec01&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2334</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oil prices hit their highest level in late April, surging by about two thirds. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/28/trouble-on-israeli-right-as-ben-gvir-refuses-election-pact-with-smotrich/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T13:30:08.701Z</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>2026-08-28T13:30:08.701Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trouble on Israeli right as Ben-Gvir refuses election pact with Smotrich]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MR4SDWR7UCXUMQDPW7ECXRGBXA.jpg?auth=9e026307adc9901539b8528369f32ce67a2283e9f51182e9fb8a21076f2856eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4480&amp;height=2987</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir, left, and Bezalel Smotrich have become notorious for their brazen anti-Palestinian remarks. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/08/28/shakira-at-the-pyramids-what-fans-can-expect-from-her-egypt-concert/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T13:08:48.758Z</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>2026-08-28T13:08:48.758Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shakira at the Pyramids: What fans can expect from her Egypt concert]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GTIQDOM255CDRGJKCAMFBXPTA4.JPG?auth=520a7298ffea0240487b2fde4b47e5859672bbf4bbd8c8d0ea590c768e06c0c5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3723&amp;height=2094</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shakira is set to perform at the Pyramids of Giza on November 28, in what is currently expected to be her only date in the region. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/asia/2026/08/28/it-took-everyone-brothers-tell-of-devastation-after-deadly-floods-on-nepal-tibet-border/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T11:48:39.972Z</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>2026-08-28T11:48:39.972Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['It took everyone': Brothers tell of devastation after deadly floods on Nepal-Tibet border]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2NW2M2NKG5ASXDH2ZYZRD2E2E4.jpg?auth=53f9d329db1cc4740bdf6b74185c3a8d6c14db15df24cd46c1745800e7e49ee9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3895&amp;height=3052</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Newall Budhathoki, left, with his brother Girilal Budhathoki, whose wife and child were killed in the fierce floods. Shazia Ahmed / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/28/flexible-working-hours-for-uae-government-workers-for-return-to-school/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T11:42:09.219Z</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>2026-08-28T11:42:09.219Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Flexible working hours for UAE government workers for return to school]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SMMISQZB2BBOLM4UCKVCNM346Q.jpg?auth=f3feccb97df22b54ae93032f96b32338596eee3662db5267b0040bd3987eee69&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5055&amp;height=2843</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thousands of pupils will return to schools and nurseries from Monday. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/28/supply-chains-and-talent-to-define-next-phase-of-venture-capital-in-the-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T11:30:00Z</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>2026-08-28T11:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Supply chains and talent to define next phase of venture capital in the UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/F7IG4ONXKFH5DAW4IIYN2RMFTM.jpg?auth=6de3cea501598b4604fcf98fd830e30a80acd0549ac71b1f0227e564c2d40368&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3424&amp;height=2410</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Global Ventures' headquarters in Dubai. It says the growth of emerging technology will help streamline key sectors. Alvin R Cabral / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/28/iraq-arrests-four-over-killing-of-policemen-in-baghdad-clashes/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T11:21:09.855Z</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>2026-08-28T11:21:09.855Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraq arrests four over killing of policemen in Baghdad clashes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/M5T2GQT3NRG2RJLW5H5744RL2U.jpeg?auth=63b4fe8e8921faac64e2148ff377c193966eac1989ccebd01db5a147b314e76c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1750&amp;height=1324</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Iraqi police instructor with a recruit in Baghdad. Authorities are under pressure to show they can control weapons on Iraqi soil. Photo: US Army]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/08/28/from-participation-to-leadership-the-next-chapter-for-emirati-women-in-stem/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T11:18:27.13Z</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>2026-08-28T11:18:27.13Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From participation to leadership: The next chapter for Emirati women in Stem]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IHLHV3BAA5CUTHS4P7TXSWCINE.jpg?auth=5a24ac47a8e7e00730a2053efed7d2794ceb7a68bbbcaf08139afc7faabf7240&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6707&amp;height=4471</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Official figures show 56 per cent of the UAE's Stem graduates are women. Getty Images
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/08/28/return-to-diplomacy-not-impossible-says-araghchi-as-iran-war-hits-six-month-mark/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T11:16:33.511Z</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>2026-08-28T11:16:33.511Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Return to diplomacy 'not impossible', says Araghchi as Iran war hits six-month mark]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SAT4S25OGKWC4USDJCECIOSA6M.jpg?auth=526eb4e432b9bc12e87bdbf93f87a42b397723ba39573649fc4f7f1ac5da5b3b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, centre left, holds talks in Tehran with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, centre right. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/08/28/necklace-made-for-egyptian-queen-stolen-in-vienna-heist/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T10:52:38.18Z</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>2026-08-28T10:52:38.18Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Necklace made for Egyptian queen stolen in Vienna heist]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5LUADR3RFFCC7IDKD3SDYJPDTQ.jpg?auth=2749c359b5151c3b338d281f0a947e9988aa59bdf5a795b2add220924191428b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2936&amp;height=2345</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Queen Nazli of Egypt, right, had the necklace made for the wedding of Princess Fawzia, centre, and the rown Prince of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, second right. Photo: Bettmann Archive]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/08/28/norway-in-mourning-after-death-of-king-harald-v-in-pictures-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T10:35:49.448Z</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>2026-08-28T10:35:49.448Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Norway in mourning after death of King Harald V - in pictures]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/U52FDWRE6UDQNUP2PWU6ELAKCQ.jpg?auth=eb13310c49c22bb59b282afda1ff7165efe864536b85bb59ae7eb47cfa4417f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mourners pay their respects outside the Royal Palace in Oslo, following the death of Norway's King Harald V. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5QGRYP4HCTFYNH757REIKI2XS4.jpg?auth=2655baf2bbf2ee71edb133a35f922a4f2ba7b02dc16a42c379edb7557ad5186f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7215&amp;height=4810</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The royal flag on the roof of the palace was lowered to half-mast following the king's death, at the age of 89. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/N5RECPQHAPIMXAVPC34JYAHFTA.jpg?auth=986409cdc93dea3286974f710e09b120cf9884a26fa96408e9da589c45841e93&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5052&amp;height=3369</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man and his child lay flowers at the Royal Palace. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/08/28/deadly-west-nile-virus-sweeps-europe-as-southern-mediterranean-expects-heat-dome/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T10:34:44.783Z</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>2026-08-28T10:34:44.783Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Deadly West Nile virus sweeps Europe as southern Mediterranean expects heat dome]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DTBYXHQAFZGV7EAG55L2BZYUEA.jpg?auth=83e6931447954141d29aa42b587d714b524907c06049e1cc04659615cc7cf668&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5400&amp;height=3721</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The West Nile virus is mainly transmitted by the Culex mosquito. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/asia/2026/08/28/aftermath-of-devastating-nepal-tibet-floods-in-pictures/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-28T10:30:53.033Z</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>2026-08-28T10:30:53.033Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aftermath of devastating Nepal-Tibet floods - in pictures]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/E3QMTBXOQVF2NIIOAHVSO3T2RU.jpg?auth=09f22d15efec9d4d062039cc8d56ca3572d664d41915e01bb1d0746d4b6be961&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1125</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An elderly survivor is transported to a safer place in heavy machinery following flash flood and mudslide at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal. 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