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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/turkey-and-syria-pledge-closer-defence-and-counter-terrorism-ties/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T11:26:29.509Z</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>2026-08-06T11:26:29.509Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Turkey and Syria pledge closer defence and counter-terrorism ties]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KYBOZDM3VNBOXD4B73UXDZXZHY.jpg?auth=056d8b112d185ebfac474148f46b7a259158e17792d8d702e724e74eabb921fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=713</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Ankara. Photo: Sana ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/08/06/saudi-led-maritime-defence-alliance-appoints-commander-as-membership-grows/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T11:25:57.909Z</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>2026-08-06T11:25:57.909Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi-led maritime defence alliance appoints commander as membership grows]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KMXSAO76Y5CDZIHRR4MSY52DAU.jpg?auth=c5bb27983ef42eb77f51a547a1bd5d0f3a2eeeed6d9c336974b77ec9443ff257&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1152</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maj Gen Abdullah Al Shehri will oversee the alliance's joint naval command, co-ordinate planning and supervise operations. SPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/un-alarmed-by-rise-in-executions-and-death-sentences-in-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T10:55:07.902Z</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>2026-08-06T10:55:07.902Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UN alarmed by rise in executions and death sentences in Iran]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OFOEHAQQOBGIDNVX5RQYFVM6GI.jpg?auth=a9d8bbf2fa2212d4adbb38ede42490f6108905311a15ae33684abad91f6ac7b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5616</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[January protests in Iran were triggered by worsening living conditions that expanded into broader demands for political change. 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Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/08/06/ceuta-seeks-transfer-of-more-than-1000-child-migrants-to-mainland-spain/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T09:20:08.083Z</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>2026-08-06T09:20:08.083Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ceuta seeks transfer of more than 1,000 child migrants to mainland Spain]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FGUXNKE5DHREHI6A6ZB7KY3FQA.jpg?auth=ffe62f162a607bc235eeb8935657c552391553782e7768f43e5f1aa4c9b48f94&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An unaccompanied migrant minor from Morocco is escorted by Spanish security forces in Ceuta, Spain. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/08/06/emirates-etihad-bahrain-kuwait-cancellations-us-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T09:14:29.124Z</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>2026-08-06T09:14:29.124Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Etihad and Qatar Airways to resume flights to Bahrain and Kuwait ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3VGAUT6FO5GJ7NOPWFKFH65RFQ.jpg?auth=4c419316cafa5b4cd3e95cd6849451b6cd4acfb7a30b508985e3825a3760b1d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1047&amp;height=589</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Qatar Airways will resume daily services to Kuwait, Bahrain and Erbil from August 8. Photo: Qatar Airways]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/disarm-by-september-30-or-face-terrorism-charges-iraqi-leadership-warns-iran-backed-militias/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T08:52:26.399Z</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>2026-08-06T08:52:26.399Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Disarm by September 30 or face terrorism charges, Iraqi leadership warns Iran-backed militias]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FNWVUFFTVFCI7CZNWNE6V5TZAA.jpg?auth=6bdd58c4de1a85d71c96707300d080b15a10e3d430b1c27c1d22744de4650c9a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1306</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi brought together the State Administration Coalition. Photo: Iraqi Prime Minister's Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/06/dh19-million-in-fines-issued-and-9400-numbers-disconnected-for-telemarketing-violations/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T08:35:16.003Z</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>2026-08-06T08:35:16.003Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dh19 million in fines and 9,400 numbers disconnected for cold-calling violations ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4ARUVEILONBU3CKIFK46QG64DU.jpg?auth=4498b5346020576092f7231347b7a3f3e1c5783ce0f0d5707f100b1705fdaa84&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4068&amp;height=2621</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People can join the Do Not Call Registry and are encouraged to report spam callers]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/06/atletico-madrid-salary-guide-202627-julian-alvarez-and-jan-oblak-among-top-earners/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T08:00:46.963Z</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>2026-08-06T08:00:46.963Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid salary guide 2026/27: Julian Alvarez and Jan Oblak among top earners]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ONP523GQ7RHBDIXG4CXCB7QGEQ.jpg?auth=0cd83e0bab41965e951bb39235ae0f4b07a4d27c2926bd75624c71080ba03597&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4208&amp;height=2367</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid's Alexander Sorloth, left, and Matteo Ruggeri during training in Madrid. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/live-israel-lebanon/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T07:30:59.961Z</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>2026-08-06T07:30:59.961Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: Two Israeli reserve soldiers killed in southern Lebanon, military says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NCR4O7P6PTZA5M6DLFPZJACXPI.jpg?auth=0e96e1cfe8aea361b4829fc09eab00ad14474ac5b686429bc74ffd5305bee6ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3494&amp;height=2329</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Damage and destroyed terrain in the area surrounding Belfort Castle (L, rear), as seen from Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, Nabatieh Governorate, southern Lebanon, 31 July 2026, following a US-brokered security agreement between Lebanon and Israel.  Crews returned to the town to conduct cleanup operations and evaluate structural damage after the area was designated as one of the initial 'pilot zones' for Lebanese Armed Forces deployment and phased Israeli military withdrawal.   EPA / STRINGER]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/08/06/lebanon-violence-hormuz-breakthrough-hopes-and-salahs-trabzonspor-move/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T07:08:07.142Z</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>2026-08-06T07:08:07.142Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanon violence, Hormuz breakthrough hopes and Salah's Trabzonspor move]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KS3ZU7CN5GPG6WBTLT5FLXLG7Q.jpg?auth=03f0c470c8cb6ff9ddc77f4cd5e279867db8548d019b5f365f89eb44ba0c93e9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3012&amp;height=1658</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoke rises from a hill following Israeli air strikes, after the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the village of Mansouri, Lebanon, August 5, 2026 in this screengrab obtained from social media.  Social Media/via REUTERS  THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.  MANDATORY CREDIT.  NO RESALES.  NO ARCHIVES.   Verification lines: Reuters verified the location by the building position, terrain and trees which matched archive and satellite imagery of the area.  The shape of the mountains matched the topography mapping of the area.  Coordinates of the hill close to the strike are 33. 17144785070804, 35. 2288101539039.  The date was verified by an Israeli military statement indicating they were conducting precise strikes in southern Lebanon on August 5.  NASA Firms detected thermal activity in the area on August 5.  The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the village of Mansouri. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/two-israeli-soldiers-one-lebanese-killed-as-rome-talks-face-new-strain/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T06:41:01.768Z</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>2026-08-06T06:41:01.768Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Two Israeli soldiers and one Lebanese killed as Rome talks face new strain]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Y2DUGE7CJBDYDO6W5EI5DWTTJE.gif?auth=fd2a6c88e25ab73f9354c4a0c0d0287483dd0314e6cbe096bfccb1c07031d15f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=563</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/08/06/from-sharjah-to-lords-ahmed-raza-fulfils-dream-of-competing-at-home-of-cricket/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T05:54:15.208Z</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>2026-08-06T05:54:15.208Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Sharjah to Lord’s: Ahmed Raza fulfils dream of competing at home of cricket ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5CY6FMFQTZHLZPTPNMSRRQ5QKI.jpg?auth=5b6334a83749f400069fbe9d4ef62580b382aa35a67e54385bc52caba2e083b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5221&amp;height=2937</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ahmed Raza on the Coaching team of Southern Brave in the Hundred at Lords. Rob Greig for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/communication-with-iranian-supreme-leader-very-difficult-pezeshkian-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T05:51:08.147Z</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>2026-08-06T05:51:08.147Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Communication with Iranian supreme leader 'very difficult', Pezeshkian says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ROYJT4RTYFB55JRUKYGLLRIZLM.jpg?auth=9259da2e0308f566605defed6f897ea0f01262684bf17e2ff22d05aa50bd64e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3094</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he came to power. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/syrias-deir-ezzor-airport-reopens-after-14-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T05:44:53.136Z</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>2026-08-06T05:44:53.136Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Syria's Deir Ezzor airport reopens after 14 years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D7GTIAUALJCO5AZC2OKYVYNQ6U.jpg?auth=02a9051322cb8d11a32f9d671e46437a6d5c6f1e92b0c90e137fb3176c51b3a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Deir Ezzor International Airport receives the first domestic flight for Syrian Airlines coming from Damascus International Airport. Photo: General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport - Syria]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/06/oil-slips-back-below-80-while-gold-touches-seven-week-high-on-hopes-of-hormuz-reopening/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T05:03:37.224Z</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>2026-08-06T05:03:37.224Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oil drops below $80 and gold rises to seven-week high on hopes of Hormuz reopening]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XWTTS43HHKBW4TOABT35ITBAFQ.jpg?auth=9e5060c0bbea10c2e080896b2824e02ad36e19637402df1f37d50f009038e53d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4952&amp;height=2902</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[On Tuesday, amid conflicting claims on peace talks between the US and Iran, Brent and WTI sank more than 5 per cent. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/climate/2026/08/06/harvesting-rainwater-from-rooftops-could-help-cities-stay-cool/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T05:00:01Z</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>2026-08-06T05:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could help cities stay cool]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NJROBSLU3BDGDIZZOKCKELY4HQ.png?auth=74cba2ab3b0dbec5c40f5fe2d16caeb5d53f79e48a494fa17601aca92f624f88&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Using Tokyo as an example, researchers say collecting rainwater to spray on rooftops during hot weather could reduce air conditioning use. Adobe]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/08/06/the-uaes-best-defence-in-a-stress-test-is-its-open-market/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T05:00:00Z</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>2026-08-06T05:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The UAE's best defence in a stress test is its open market]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2H5RR6HJ2ZDFZPNY5MZ67XBCUU.JPG?auth=8c4aba9cb0f97d3dfd1d21c71b69bd4a378ca44a173eac6b26b40d21ce5fb713&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4092&amp;height=2302</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai is one of the world's pre-eminent financial centres. Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/06/fifa-acknowledges-errors-but-gianni-infantino-remains-president/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T04:42:36.668Z</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>2026-08-06T04:42:36.668Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fifa acknowledges 'errors' but Gianni Infantino remains president]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZYV3LOQ3ABC6LCLWWBUA6FJBVQ.jpg?auth=7e2db875599e0e4920f76bb3f7e3fab50c8638e8b7c2e22595d5578fd281b65c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=844</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fifa president Gianni Infantino with Fifa Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom at a Women's Africa Cup of Nations match between Malawi and Zambia in Rabat. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/asia/2026/08/06/bangladeshs-ousted-leader-sheikh-hasina-vows-to-return-despite-threat/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T03:27:40.032Z</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>2026-08-06T03:27:40.032Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina vows to return despite threat]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/55753ATKVVGO5DKBIDQUIHVK7M.jpg?auth=257d91c258d8b766d85fa6b2c1eec9ce31079d640b7923f0cf8f6e8ec6ff3214&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2580&amp;height=1720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Hasina has been living in exile in India since fleeing her country in August 2024. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/06/matthias-jaissles-newcastle-in-tray-guimaraes-exit-toney-time-and-liverpool-test/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T03:00:00Z</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>2026-08-06T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle in-tray: Guimaraes exit, Toney time and Liverpool test]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MURVELZR4DJCTYL7RW324HML6Q.jpg?auth=611077a8641d654c86c01ef5c3b786669badded2b46dd2ded9f59a307e65b72c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7571&amp;height=5047</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Matthias Jaissle has officially joined Newcastle. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/08/06/uae-economy-gdp-iran-war-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T03:00:00Z</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>2026-08-06T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE recovery shows fortitude must be built in advance]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5HPS7FELRBBZ7JYPM2KJ4JPCOI.jpg?auth=ef74ca63a1e57c08d4dc92f39f373c4f28ba6fc758de9efb0e7b052d00da692a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5487&amp;height=3658</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The underlying reality is that the UAE remains a stable place to live and work. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/08/06/abu-dhabi-trip-top-travel/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T02:45:24.741Z</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>2026-08-06T02:45:24.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Qasr Al Watan named among world’s top 100 travel spots for 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YMGT2WR5UFAULFKXH54LAXC7VY.jpg?auth=e30ec7e8e53d3cd668aa2b8e6aa5241c34ea29a539a89cd68f5243e13fc9eaba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1591&amp;height=1061</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Al Barza can accommodate up to 300 guests, reflecting the traditional role of the majlis as a place for discussion and consultation. Photo: Qasr Al Watan]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/08/06/taus-makhacheva-turns-gossip-into-movement-at-the-uae-pavilion-in-venice/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T02:01:00Z</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>2026-08-06T02:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Taus Makhacheva turns gossip into movement at the UAE Pavilion in Venice]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/L76LFGZNSFGYTJKCJPPX5TXAT4.jpg?auth=db778e64299cb1a0ffbc3d675c91dd234ef37b16cbe0bb0b3ffa77e4bf1e74b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4107&amp;height=3080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A performer in Taus Makhacheva’s And What Did You Say? (2026) uses movement and objects to explore how gossip enters the body, changes shape and passes between people. Photo: National Pavilion UAE]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/08/06/spacex-rocket-moon/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T00:01:00Z</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>2026-08-06T00:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for August 6, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2HHOT3D64BHYHLBAYPJEAL3VBA.jpeg?auth=495aaeb84c45ede20a3dbccd7ca572f29f338422b078e092ef4fcf3fd60472cd&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/us/2026/08/05/us-senator-urges-action-on-muslim-brotherhood-influence-operations/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T23:45:32.665Z</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>2026-08-05T23:45:32.665Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US senator urges action on Muslim Brotherhood influence operations ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XF64SLYE6RGGPR4A4DGVO7J5HU.jpg?auth=d71df2508daf021c2e1c087b2bdfb1f1d73edb8133ff4e658c3bb2d6c3b95a86&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5667&amp;height=3778</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas.  Getty Images via AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/health/2026/08/05/scientists-identify-three-things-to-avoid-in-middle-age-to-stave-off-dementia/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T20:00:00Z</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>2026-08-05T20:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Scientists identify three things to avoid in middle age to stave off dementia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KBG4IDKQQJFHHIGGYEXLZVZZL4.jpeg?auth=13dea7f683e340fe4e107ae007066a52a5b20d38d82abe10cecf03d1b88c7d5f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Figures show that 42 per cent of Americans develop the condition at some time after the age of 55. Adobe]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/05/saudi-and-iraqi-ministers-meet-to-smooth-over-drone-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T19:00:15.765Z</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>2026-08-05T19:00:15.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi and Iraqi ministers meet to smooth over drone attack]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/64BGU3N7IVBPRBCBPR75OIMRT4.jpg?auth=9eafb1c414bc34de0659c92eea188d2125f00f32f442203df67c32661aa4da64&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Jordan.  Saudi Foreign Ministry ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/05/isis-remains-serious-threat-despite-years-of-global-counterterrorism-un-warns/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T17:20:16.631Z</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>2026-08-05T17:20:16.631Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ISIS remains serious threat despite years of global counterterrorism, UN warns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7HEC4WRK5RC6XPTX2UFSNBYETU.jpg?auth=cf4d1b4db87186facad9fa3e3ed48780ed11eb5d1f7fca26f2fc3d5231a26bd5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5100&amp;height=3182</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ISIS has 'adapted to military pressure by relying on resilient regional affiliates operating across conflict zones'. Photo: Pictures from History]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/05/us-removes-sanctions-from-fly-baghdad-after-airline-accused-of-irgc-ties/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T17:11:07.475Z</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>2026-08-05T17:11:07.475Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US removes sanctions from Fly Baghdad after airline accused of IRGC ties]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6RYI7AINXFFRLEAF3EOJYJOPE4.jpg?auth=9d8595e6a6120a15e951f252c9a7776b9d6995665560a1dcc895bd7480e424e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3333&amp;height=2222</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The US removed Iraq's Fly Baghdad airline from its sanctions list, according to a Treasury department notice. Photo: FlyBaghdad]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/05/israeli-military-releases-investigation-on-disputed-west-bank-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T17:08:29.897Z</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>2026-08-05T17:08:29.897Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli military releases investigation into disputed West Bank attack]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LKCOC2SLZFGSZH2SANQANLJHX4.jpg?auth=fc2a71388a71156b8ebc56f85feba41b7e67b5f37a18897f4efad74e179a7bbf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli soldiers patrol the Palestinian village of Tel the day after the confrontation. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/05/dh80-million-dubai-creek-lights-project-to-illuminate-areas-rich-history/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T16:32:08.812Z</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>2026-08-05T16:32:08.812Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dh80 million Dubai Creek Lights project to illuminate area's history]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A55KM3HC7ZCCDDAYRP6GZQWLTI.JPG?auth=92348215f70438d055dce2ec47ef2f1bee09f830fd564eba74fdf9392186fec2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4896&amp;height=3264</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dubai Creek Lights Project will celebrate the area's vibrant past and traditions. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/05/brent-oil-back-above-80-after-houthi-attack-on-saudi-tanker/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T16:07:50.741Z</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>2026-08-05T16:07:50.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brent oil back above $80 after Houthi attack on Saudi tanker]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GFKGTFERJPQRZJUXG62FI323VE.jpg?auth=12a899427dca643fb1d14c54073a147a941a90ff751a725f519f25f301fe2830&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5184&amp;height=3456</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A commercial vessel off Yemen's Hanish Island in the Red Sea. Tensions remain high in the waterway as Houthi rebels threaten to attack Saudi-linked ships. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/05/african-rights-groups-launch-sudan-coalition-to-support-civilian-rule/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T15:58:52.005Z</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>2026-08-05T15:58:52.005Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[African rights groups launch Sudan Coalition to support civilian rule ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XI2OZFFLG7US6FQ672BDBNACCM.jpg?auth=b3c834f880a02da0df11f4e8d985be2779d84a86c70885030185c74d2581dfa1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=16320&amp;height=10880</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The wreckage of a lorry after an RSF attack on a city in North Kordofan state in Sudan. 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Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/05/dubais-salik-reports-gradual-rebound-after-40-million-fewer-journeys-in-first-half-of-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T15:00:25.674Z</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>2026-08-05T15:00:25.674Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai's Salik reports 'gradual rebound' after 40 million fewer journeys in first half of year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2JLSLTD7FRCSVCE5SP4WRM4UJ4.jpg?auth=d2badff7d9a2f38f30c4c495b53e0b6ed3c8f2d241246090f0752a7803a93a8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3646&amp;height=2345</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai's Salik recorded a decline in revenue and profits as the Iran war impacted traffic levels in the city. 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The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/08/05/israeli-army-strikes-southern-lebanon-in-response-to-alleged-ceasefire-breach-by-hezbollah/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T13:23:36.503Z</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>2026-08-05T13:23:36.503Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli army strikes southern Lebanon in response to alleged ceasefire breach by Hezbollah]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Y2DUGE7CJBDYDO6W5EI5DWTTJE.gif?auth=fd2a6c88e25ab73f9354c4a0c0d0287483dd0314e6cbe096bfccb1c07031d15f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=563</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli army strikes southern Lebanon in response to alleged ceasefire breach by Hezbollah]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/05/dubai-claims-second-place-in-global-ranking-of-cities-using-ai-to-improve-quality-of-life/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T12:28:48.795Z</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>2026-08-05T12:28:48.795Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai claims second place in global ranking of cities using AI to improve quality of life]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HJ2RC227LJCLFJH55DI455NCGE.webp?auth=972444c75f0322bc2a8db47299d16abec27c072eccd3e7cd70ddc4c7ba536053&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=2813</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai was ranked second in a new global league table assessing efforts to utilise advanced technology and artificial intelligence. Photo: Victor Besa / The National 
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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/08/05/us-japan-dollar-yen/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T00:01:00Z</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>2026-08-05T00:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for August 5, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OSQQLID4C5BHXPH3A46R3E3G7E.jpeg?auth=b808f328a2f4b34dfe8fa7bd982892bf23cf9e60986a5d1dc3f358a09b58e560&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/future/technology/2026/08/04/spacex-revenue-surges-in-debut-results-with-strong-growth-in-starlink-business/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T21:45:13.872Z</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>2026-08-04T21:45:13.872Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[SpaceX revenue surges in debut results, with strong growth in Starlink business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RC7NWIWTR2CVB7H52C4KREMGTI.jpg?auth=4a03e35a4674c6809357986a12f3dc6d0446f7126f5a40ceeae1e30a959ff245&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4733&amp;height=2824</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy v3 Booster lift off on a test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase, Texas. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/04/syria-kurds-abdi-sdf/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T20:27:58.024Z</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>2026-08-04T20:27:58.024Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Syria's Al Shara meets Kurdish leader Abdi as regional dynamics strengthen Damascus]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5WGLIOWOYRGXRL76WVYPRWF3QI.jpg?auth=a2040fca58409706b077ee17455a495cf59b786c3506bc0c82dcb6bcf6825ea5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=712</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, centre left, receives Mazloum Abdi, head of the SDF, centre right, in Damascus.  Sana]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/04/ai-data-center-opposition/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T19:28:22.963Z</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>2026-08-04T19:28:22.963Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Texas to slow down data centre construction amid AI boom]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/P2F26CX52PNV4BN7LAKB7C5ETY.jpg?auth=3e9861f25e21ccc860c25aa4af757640f73b484f5879c946300b95fee37997a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7807&amp;height=5205</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Power stations like this one in Austin, Texas, have been increasingly burdened by new data centres.  Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/04/afghans-exhausted-as-hunger-and-malnutrition-surge-un-official-warns/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T18:23:33.464Z</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>2026-08-04T18:23:33.464Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Afghans 'exhausted' as hunger and malnutrition surge, UN official warns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FE3KLCYM2WDMESDCMC5ZBNDU5M.jpg?auth=4ced9b869887a9bcda76350333b5988ce8f76f724646b9015deebed0fd642ba7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5760&amp;height=3840</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman receives food rations in Kabul, Afghanistan. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/08/04/big-oil-quarterly-profits-surge-as-iran-war-redraws-winners-and-losers/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T18:04:34.351Z</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>2026-08-04T18:04:34.351Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Big Oil quarterly profits surge as Iran war redraws winners and losers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VNYOPET4YDPPVVBBNJPIPZTD5Y.jpg?auth=005e9d2beae65f15ee8f4a83ba53fdfcbef9fc4b4e0587f691ab71a0a60ac39a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7432&amp;height=5155</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Customers refuel vehicles at a petrol station in Buckinghamshire, northwest of London. Petrol prices in the UK have reached their highest level of 2026, driven by the war in Iran. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/04/syrias-economic-recovery-accelerating-but-poverty-remains-widespread-imf-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T17:45:32.101Z</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>2026-08-04T17:45:32.101Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Syria's economic recovery 'accelerating' but poverty remains widespread, IMF says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NMXUKTAA3ZAWPJDNSI3LCLE4ZM.jpg?auth=b964b2293a86c9e0645f1c00491a9051e04c7cea01bcd1929f064aafd9a8bcca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5478&amp;height=3081</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man carrying  Syrian pounds leaves the central bank in Damascus, in May 2025. Inflation is expected to rise. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/04/gaza-mediators-deliver-sharp-rebuke-to-israel-for-undermining-peace-plan-with-strikes/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T17:32:49.665Z</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>2026-08-04T17:32:49.665Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gaza mediators deliver sharp rebuke to Israel for 'undermining peace plan' with strikes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HVWM4CBGAYPN5QYOAJNC23UPVA.jpg?auth=5d4ddcffdbaa5d631ebe4f464b3823438935556be492a71e35dbfc19882b5a79&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5628&amp;height=3752</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Palestinians at a mass burial of members of the Abu Sharia and Al Hasayna families whose bodies were recently found beneath Gaza buildings struck by Israel. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/04/telegram-removed-from-app-store/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T16:46:40.216Z</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>2026-08-04T16:46:40.216Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Telegram's Durov says 'extortionists' pushed Apple to remove messaging platform from App Store]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4NHFPS7RTZDWPWEWRTEJTJ3H4Y.jpg?auth=1360b19c2581626e70c3a99ef21631f3b2b34d789a7d28e967c2110d9ed36f5b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5895&amp;height=3930</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pavel Durov, Telegram's co-founder and chief executive, says that Apple removed the app from its store before contacting his team. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/04/brent-falls-below-80-amid-conflicting-claims-on-us-iran-talks/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T16:27:05.463Z</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>2026-08-04T16:27:05.463Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brent falls below $80 amid conflicting claims on US-Iran talks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PKTRXXPNGNJ4VIAYTXVIRBDSVU.jpg?auth=c7e09bf65a3a203ff6ad4acc0863dbf4733476d8f52c244659ee2d620170f12d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2609&amp;height=1690</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman are in talks over how to handle the waterway. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/04/dana-gas-starts-gas-deliveries-to-iraqi-power-plant/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T16:19:50.099Z</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>2026-08-04T16:19:50.099Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dana Gas starts gas deliveries to Iraqi power plant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CZRNHZL2YFH7JJXEZWRSIZWI5M.jpg?auth=0e02fd91ec40200725af8e135954facafc45b539ebbb27ab60adfb579364ac4b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6048&amp;height=4024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kirkuk, Iraq. The natural gas supplies from Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum will flow to Kirkuk's Taza power station. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/04/uae-flood-warning-issued-with-winds-forecast-to-hit-70kph/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T16:09:23.155Z</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>2026-08-04T16:09:23.155Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE flood warning issued with winds forecast to hit 70kph]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EFHLCNAYBBBWNADHI5QAZORT7M.jpg?auth=cf10b51286e4375496d271be54520add245127146189450ef9ed16ca08c55981&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Drivers navigating waterlogged roads in Hatta on Tuesday. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>