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Photo: Sharjah Government Media Bureau]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/11/04/texas-flips-blue-as-democrats-win-in-congress-and-governorship-races/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-04T04:14:31.414Z</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>2026-11-04T04:14:31.414Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Texas turns blue as Democrats brew historic wins in Congress and governorship races]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DFYDD5UMNG3XX5U2NZFXYJ64H4.jpg?auth=b1e46cd351349a83187802266bd14a3742f15807f064d860804192e6e3ff1bc5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa, who is set to become the first Latina governor of Texas, addresses an election night watch party in Austin. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/11/04/watch-us-midterm-elections-2026-results-live-middle-east-impact/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-04T03:59:18.591Z</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>2026-11-04T03:59:18.591Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US midterms 2026: Unpacking the election results and what they mean for the Middle East]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/G5D5DTU6Z7LPSQLL2S3QLP57KE.jpg?auth=f2f32d0675f558a09a5a1f72adac68bf8de5a13568e14286d36c821a0f9291d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Attendees cheer and wave flags during an election night event with Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, not pictured, in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Tuesday, Nov.  3, 2026.  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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/11/04/gulf-china-us-russia-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-04T03:00:00Z</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>2026-11-04T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Gulf is a partner, not a prize to be fought over]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V2RB6SE4S5DYFGIXHLW6C5DTTQ.jpg?auth=49cf52fd392c19bac961e8ef7b3825e92b1f3c617f35ad841f4a55565908337b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7200&amp;height=4052</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Gulf countries have little to gain from becoming an arena for great-power rivalry. Mohamad Ali Harisi / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/11/04/alpha-dhabi-expects-hospitality-to-play-key-role-in-international-portfolio/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-04T03:00:00Z</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>2026-11-04T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alpha Dhabi expects hospitality to play key role in international portfolio]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FTIATECASREKLK3OXUL63R37WQ.png?auth=c147cbc1c2d5a7df9c923a7ddca199c06a9a1cced3718f4e498cc20f6af0b4ae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=725&amp;height=475</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nammos Resort Ras El Hekma in Egypt, which was developed with the backing of Alpha Dhabi unit ADMO Lifestyle. Alpha Dhabi is taking a 'disciplined' approach in seeking expansion for its international hospitality portfolio. Photo: ADMO Lifestyle]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/11/04/adam-hamawy-new-jersey-gaza-egypt/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-04T02:16:41.377Z</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>2026-11-04T02:16:41.377Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Adam Hamawy, Egyptian American who volunteered in Gaza, wins US House race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5LGLFJNDGRH3DBVG26AA474BWY.jpg?auth=4005b109a3b2f96616f1ccbc55bcc35beac3d3762025ef41185650e3571d8397&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7613&amp;height=5075</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Adam Hamawy is on track to become the first Muslim to represent New Jersey in Congress. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/11/04/live-us-midterms-election-results/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-04T02:09:47.227Z</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>2026-11-04T02:09:47.227Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US midterms latest: Democrats take House and Senate in stinging rebuke to Trump]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SKA3FXULHVB3HPMZQG6YIZZOBA.jpg?auth=657a7152868d2b794965ae72fb4510e1a8299b66b20c01f4d53f7ef0c5ecfc7f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7860&amp;height=5243</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[epaselect epa13351706 US Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (C) celebrates with Minority Whip Katherine Clark (L) and Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Suzan DelBene (R) after Democrats took control of the House of Representatives in the midterm election; at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) watch party in Washington, DC, USA, 03 November 2026. 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EPA/JIM LO SCALZO]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/11/04/cyberattacks-europe-supermarkets/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-04T00:01:00Z</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>2026-11-04T00:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for November 4, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SKSR3GFABRBKNA5GXHR2K76CEQ.jpeg?auth=9870fc35b2c98c6fcba7fee89e0d7566d67f93c3c980d8b8d4aa050c4d7b7f2d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2242&amp;height=1311</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/11/03/turkey-un-secretary-general-nomination/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-03T20:47:49.059Z</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>2026-11-03T20:47:49.059Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Turkey’s bid for UN chief tests Erdogan’s global ambitions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PY4H224SU3PAB25SYWTNEJGZBU.jpg?auth=f6ed511d6450e58fd2347cc53bb2a12e3c06206db8cf711ffa6926df803581f8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5671&amp;height=3908</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants his country's voice to be heard at the UN.  EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/11/03/wtm-travel-expo-sees-syria-take-the-london-spotlight/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-03T19:00:00Z</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>2026-11-03T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[WTM London: Syria aims to be top Mediterranean holiday destination]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MKM4BUD7FJABJBOOSHACLDQEWM.jpg?auth=22d46022e3f4d2a59c7b0fadb84634807374ee785ea9f3535e2a2581befee0a2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5366&amp;height=3577</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A scene from the World Travel Market at the Excel in East London. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/11/03/drills-and-nuclear-warnings-as-climate-of-uncertainty-shrouds-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-03T17:13:03.43Z</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>2026-11-03T17:13:03.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Drills and nuclear warnings as climate of uncertainty shrouds Middle East]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/R363B2GNGBGGTBW4MFSIWMVTQA.jpg?auth=4e50fd3e738389b0ea87c197b97a91afadea4eac1e404560377091acbdb2ead0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[British and Lebanese forces take part in a military exercise in Lebanon. 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Photo: Fatima AL Marzooqi / The National.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/11/03/foie-gras-ban-washington-dc/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-03T16:54:05.057Z</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>2026-11-03T16:54:05.057Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Foie gras to be banned from Washington menus]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XNLXCOBT2HWD6WIGSFYWPGAR7U.jpg?auth=7239730b2e62f6445d30345a91931989ed7ed605e44121ac90fa8ebe482e55b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1340</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Foie gras is made by force feeding ducks to fatten up their livers. 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Pawan Singh / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/11/03/iran-lebanon-hezbollah-israel-us-donald-trump/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-03T14:00:00Z</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>2026-11-03T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hezbollah is betting its future on Iran as Lebanon becomes a proxy battlefield]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RL2RBBYKCNGQPLJ4KKV5U6FHKE.JPG?auth=b76ea35e9bf13c2b4a2df572d34bcb2a909aa6220a2598d5332c3e5b3680ac5f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A mural depicting senior Hezbollah figures near the burial site of Hassan Nasrallah on the outskirts of Beirut. 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