<?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/opinion/comment/2026/06/17/donald-trump-and-the-art-of-the-surrender-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T21:05:33.439Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:05:33.439Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Donald Trump and the art of the surrender deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YDMMLEZ5PIZBF2ACYZXUH6R2QI.jpg?auth=c3bf3b0fd69ced0566825a64ce515a2cdac6d58fdce901c0108241125fd4e5a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump signs an executive in the White House. 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Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and were split over whether they expect to raise rates this year. 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Thomas Watkins / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/17/dubai-it-sheikh-mohammed-unveils-strategy-to-share-emirates-culture-of-excellence/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T17:02:54.513Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:02:54.513Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai-it: Sheikh Mohammed unveils strategy to share emirate's culture of excellence]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WUEY3LN7XW37M6MZKOXFTKL46E.jpg?auth=a98eec02f03b3df6c740b7f24a5227cf0d4d9d6457bbf37b1a7f8a9cb7fec385&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5568&amp;height=3676</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has said Dubai-it means 'results the world can see in record time'. 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The 52nd G7 Summit takes place in Evian-les-Bains from 15 to 17 June 2026.   EPA / YOAN VALAT]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/17/millions-of-mourners-and-a-detour-in-iraq-what-we-know-about-ali-khameneis-funeral/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T16:54:59.519Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:54:59.519Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Millions of mourners and a detour in Iraq: What we know about Ali Khamenei's funeral]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AJ7IJQ4FC4734SKX55OQUEGGSE.jpg?auth=e8ef8cb0edf5b3efcef821bd827e6451ea1eb76de848c236bb2b0205d21d22a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral has taken months to plan. 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Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/06/17/uae-bourses-hit-highest-levels-in-three-months-amid-us-iran-peace-deal-optimism/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:29:54.467Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:29:54.467Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE bourses hit highest levels in three months amid US-Iran peace deal optimism]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CUZFKSWQXBB6BF4KW265DAD4A4.jpg?auth=e40ecded727d21da669c5306aa57ea0395ad8798bc48e0178d7baf1a07b1f216&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4412&amp;height=2941</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gains on the ADX on Wednesday were led by Aldar Properties. 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Photo: Burjeel Medical City]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/06/17/children-on-social-media-are-not-users-to-be-monetised/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Children on social media are not users to be monetised]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WYYPJGL2PTPZAIYPYIP5FXS3UM.jpg?auth=f1a7e13926afc8278e3b3efb21d832a972817d8d6c8fdc9e72ff68850db415e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2809&amp;height=1873</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The digital environment was designed for scale, not with children's well-being in mind. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/06/17/feel-good-moments-at-2026-world-cup-from-raul-jimenezs-tears-to-cape-verdes-tactics/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T13:41:12.415Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:41:12.415Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Feel-good moments at 2026 World Cup, from Raul Jimenez's tears to Cape Verde's tactics]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GSQLCWSOVO4DDFLKZSXUMEC7XE.jpg?auth=0c170c032d78272c9dc93d04d0ab8105782d2e50af37966b5858fea461420fac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1703&amp;height=1135</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Vozinha waves the Cape Verdean flag after a draw match against Spain in Atlanta. 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Oscar Nord / Unsplash]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/06/17/erling-haaland-double-spoils-iraqs-historic-world-cup-return-but-boss-arnold-remains-positive/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T03:28:50.125Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:28:50.125Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Erling Haaland double spoils Iraq's historic World Cup return but boss Arnold remains positive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BKNTKO4MC72ZDBUZ4G6IFZTCQQ.jpg?auth=6642d2334c67ebbc3968f909537322a752b55688c64b691ddbb06029e1f1c774&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5210&amp;height=3582</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Erling Haaland talks with Iraq boss Graham Arnold after the final whistle in Foxborough. 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Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/06/16/seashell-cafeteria-and-abu-dhabi-co-op-among-15-long-running-establishments-on-urban-treasures-2026-list/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T12:12:12.578Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:12:12.578Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Seashell cafeteria and Abu Dhabi Co-op among 15 long-running establishments on Urban Treasures 2026 list]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7RXMT7TF7GE3J5N5YRO4Z53UQE.jpg?auth=5a6ab378f109bfb9026aa34d9c7dc5dad87543f983e09e0842880307f64af47e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3238&amp;height=2159</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AD Co-op has been recongised on the list of Urban Treasures in Abu Dhabi for 2026. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/06/16/india-suspends-telegram-over-medical-entrance-exam-fraud-concerns/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T12:00:08.807Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:00:08.807Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[India suspends Telegram over medical entrance exam fraud concerns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3TN4A4L65D66PWH53P7WXHPAXU.jpg?auth=c64b5d30f1009694a7ae3e59b31f896517407ad120fc2a4e01f2b43dfadcb7f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Telegram is one of the biggest and fastest-growing social media platforms in India. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/06/16/trump-says-israels-lebanon-war-taking-too-long-and-syria-could-do-better-job/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:47:45.121Z</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>2026-06-16T11:47:45.121Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump says Israel's Lebanon war taking 'too long' and Syria could do 'better job']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5R2JLVGYRVCCPMR3OW6ACP3DCM.gif?auth=9d0421b1abbb948aa1e2e2bc90f887c3e01e6c2cc11d124d0b4eb2d18cabaf04&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=563</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump spoke at the G7 summit in France. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/06/16/dinosaurs-take-over-natural-history-museum-abu-dhabi-for-dino-month/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:33:53.25Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:33:53.25Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dinosaurs take over Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi for Dino Month]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PYMF33ERWREW7OU7ZRK4ZS6ZNM.jpg?auth=7925cab6d3408c07f3bcde43b173b47de5d26ce577884e605dce7c06ca240c64&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7757&amp;height=5174</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is marking Dino Month in June with themed workshops, family activities and the final weeks of March of the Triceratops exhibition. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/inside-brief/2026/06/16/omniyat-groups-mahdi-amjad-building-through-war-dh200-billion-by-2030-and-doubling-down-on-the-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:33:34.957Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:33:34.957Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Omniyat Group's Mahdi Amjad: Building through war, Dh200 billion by 2030 and doubling down on the UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JVAKSSV2INFOBPD7JBKQYRK2HE.jpg?auth=cb46268cab904289e25afe5e80e3e51aecff8fecbf3fc980c23485f6f95ec33f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1890&amp;height=1063</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/16/iran-says-israels-withdrawal-from-southern-lebanon-is-key-to-us-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T10:56:11.206Z</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>2026-06-16T10:56:11.206Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran says Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon is key to US deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3TJ3C4RY5XDUXCSWV2TB4A6EKA.jpg?auth=a3e9702106931a1efc28375bcf727d22a08fce6684fb353e934046c8d40d8285&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Damage to the town of Jibchit in  Nabatieh district, Lebanon, June 16, 2026, following a deal between the United States and Iran. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/06/16/omans-sultan-haitham-allocates-11-additional-shura-council-seats-for-women/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T10:36:25.891Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:36:25.891Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oman's Sultan Haitham allocates 11 additional Shura Council seats for women]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AMMAWYVWIQGDASMYWVJCUME6OI.jpg?auth=a64099952da283972003b09b8f23eeb3994f7540a5eaddafa0f3a62947b81a80&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2442</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sultan Haitham's directive will add Shura Council seats for women in each governorate. AP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/06/16/arab-leaders-convene-at-g7-in-france-to-discuss-iran-us-agreement/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T10:03:46.994Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:03:46.994Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arab leaders convene at G7 in France to discuss Iran-US agreement]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DZDTE4VZVVEDTCLER5NNI2YAZE.jpg?auth=b074701de84165d650d4204a4b3f78fb65c4edd246c31723f4e98037cca90a9d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE President Sheikh Mohamed is received by French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in France. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/06/16/world-cup-2026-tunisia-appoint-herve-renard-to-replace-sacked-sabri-lamouchi/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T10:01:51.463Z</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>2026-06-16T10:01:51.463Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: Tunisia appoint Herve Renard to replace sacked Sabri Lamouchi]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Y3N67SGSM34VVBHZX6OZWNPCOQ.jpg?auth=f5251b9125e7ed4a4b85eb865332881de7d50e9913bb2d7c39e6f31820ccfb5b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3363&amp;height=2242</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Herve Renard was most recently in charge of Saudi Arabia. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/06/16/argentina-v-algeria-no-special-plans-for-messi-in-world-cup-opener-petkovic-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T10:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Argentina v Algeria: No special plans for Messi in World Cup opener, Petkovic says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7JK2IOXHSBHGXFZK4UDVOT6YAY?auth=141e72b19a01be19eeec55f88c51a0c280694e7c34a91ee6c8512959dc066ad0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2650&amp;height=1987</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Argentina forward Lionel Messi during a training session at Sporting KC Training Centre in Kansas City. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/16/quds-force-chief-says-iran-deal-with-us-is-victory-and-vows-proxies-will-endure/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T09:56:44.678Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T09:56:44.678Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Quds Force chief says Iran deal with US is victory and vows proxies will endure]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2OCRC7W5R5PVSUUMPBTDFEM46Q.jpg?auth=dd2ec0330021d1a766c2e1deccd865c6b765b2065b958bfab3ab0e4eaaae7455&amp;smart=true&amp;width=640&amp;height=392</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brig Gen Esmail Qaani, a low-key figure in the Iranian regime, became head of the Quds Force after Qassem Suleimani was assassinated by the US in Iraq in 2020. 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Getty]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/16/palestinian-president-announces-end-of-year-elections/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T08:26:22.098Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:26:22.098Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Palestinian President announces end-of-year elections ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/P3G6CMV4MOVNQ6O47ZGCB4EMMY.jpg?auth=47dfb7ad4e61ba658b6a6664fe44bdecb95b83289e2e854d381f2bcf0bdda955&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6720&amp;height=4480</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man casts his ballot in the municipal elections at a polling station in the West Bank city of Hebron in March 2022. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/06/16/iran-most-oppressed-team-at-world-cup-says-coach-as-fifa-boss-infantino-visits-dressing-room/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T08:19:36.223Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:19:36.223Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran 'most oppressed' team at World Cup, says coach, as Fifa boss Infantino visits dressing room]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DFZVJZPLOHJJI2E5IM4K4DUOBU.jpg?auth=1441b88671c06df9a77e1a84c8e2b1ee9c1cb2c577b01d13df5825dfabbf7765&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6576&amp;height=4269</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran's head coach Amir Ghalenoei waves he walks on the pitch at Los Angeles Stadium. 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