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President Donald Trump walks off Air Force One at John F.  Kennedy International Airport on July 17, 2026 in New York City.  Trump is traveling to New York City to attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower.    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Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/19/uae-residents-report-instagram-and-facebook-service-outage/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-19T10:33:17.021Z</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>2026-07-19T10:33:17.021Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE residents report Instagram and Facebook services outage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RINAR4DOPQMCK5SOPIC5L7M3VY.jpg?auth=9670fcc8d7b82d34926ea5127573d245d66bf3c451b4a71e28c8237f80bf7906&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7618&amp;height=5081</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Instagram and Facebook services were disrupted for UAE users on Sunday. 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The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/19/iran-adapts-missile-arsenal-to-penetrate-us-defences/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-19T09:23:14.189Z</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>2026-07-19T09:23:14.189Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran adapts missile arsenal to penetrate US defences]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MJJZX7CLBZHO7O3IE27WQGESBY.jpg?auth=ca8a871596405080f79b301d8148cebfebf56660914b87ad308269f4834ff013&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran has repeatedly said it has yet to deploy the full extent of its weapons, in claims often dismissed as psychological warfare. 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Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/19/syria-confirms-appointment-of-abdulqader-al-tahhan-as-new-intelligence-chief/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-19T08:45:34.448Z</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>2026-07-19T08:45:34.448Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Syria confirms appointment of Abdulqader Al Tahhan as new intelligence chief]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KCDWLG7745HMZJOT76W5OP7FEY.jpg?auth=e6cc910f59eaac879afc7947617fdbdbec8128a142c84dd0a8e63e66abd120b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=808&amp;height=454</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara has appointed Abdulqader Al Tahhan, pictured, as part of a cabinet reshuffle. 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/07/19/thomas-tuchel-proud-of-england-after-6-4-win-over-france-caps-best-world-cup-on-foreign-soil/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-19T04:01:43.374Z</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>2026-07-19T04:01:43.374Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel proud of England after 6-4 win over France caps 'best World Cup on foreign soil']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UCXG6WSJEVBPHOUS7QPR2ICQCI?auth=c939e6b5e0cf23c0606012f0eb555169e59792bd8f36d113240daf0415815428&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=4644</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[England's Bukayo Saka, centre, celebrates his hat-trick with teammates Jude Bellingham, left, and Reece James during the World Cup third-place match against France in Miami. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/07/19/anybody-who-bet-against-the-gulf-in-last-50-years-has-lost-money-says-investcorps-alardhi/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-19T03:17:22.19Z</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>2026-07-19T03:17:22.19Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anybody who bet against the Gulf in past 50 years has lost money, says Investcorp's Alardhi ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7X3YGHXXDBAGHMK5VTMD2EDBAY.jpg?auth=e1a4c4a88c43964f4337286f8f1f68a8f8b25c9f641066855d65dcbb09023615&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4608&amp;height=3072</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mohammed Alardhi, executive chairman of Investcorp, and The National's Manus Cranny]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/20/donald-trump-aoun-lebanon-israel/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-19T03:00:00Z</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>2026-07-19T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanon's Aoun heads to White House seeking Trump's backing on Israeli withdrawal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CHB63QO7TZC7VKK2UKKFRKL3GE.jpg?auth=2487fbf35f2eda439ba210966700e58dee8d3439e8881f1c34d55a64d787f9ff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5003&amp;height=2814</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is expected to push for a reconstruction and relief package in the US after large parts of southern Lebanon were devastated by Israeli strikes. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/07/19/world-cup-final-talking-points-messi-v-yamal-rodri-class-apart-spain-wary-of-argentina-antics/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-19T03:00:00Z</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>2026-07-19T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup final talking points: Messi v Yamal, Rodri class apart, and Spain wary of Argentina]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4UGOTOOO2TUL2AN3U75UFYXIXI.jpg?auth=cbdc2be19792d36f5cb395ebd1da4bf83e1b88af68aa2520404fced280446e1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4877&amp;height=3504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Spain's Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi of Argentina will meet in the 2026 World Cup final. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/18/two-us-troops-killed-and-one-missing-following-iranian-attack-in-jordan/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T18:11:10.881Z</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>2026-07-18T18:11:10.881Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Two US troops killed and one missing following Iranian attack on Jordan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WWKONTXYER7OKKMP5PEANNQ4SM.jpg?auth=ed9a9bf277146782a9d87fc3bdb78351d8c2f972dbd7c7f1a352a8354156adb1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An image released by Iran that purports to show a missile being launched towards US sites in the Middle East. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/f1/2026/07/18/belgian-gp-qualifying-kimi-antonelli-powers-to-pole-with-max-verstappen-also-on-front-row/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T16:49:21.974Z</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>2026-07-18T16:49:21.974Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Belgian GP qualifying: Kimi Antonelli powers to pole with Max Verstappen also on front row]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4PJUDQVW3JBBNIO3BGMNRLSVUQ?auth=238e63b757ee6366ad84b6c910a2779b18a45927eec54b56ee8024178d0f2f8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4112&amp;height=2313</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli claimed his sixth pole position of the F1 season in Belgium. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cycling/2026/07/18/tour-de-france-2026-relentless-tadej-pogacar-enjoys-perfect-day-with-another-stage-win/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T16:21:13.985Z</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>2026-07-18T16:21:13.985Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tour de France 2026: Relentless Tadej Pogacar enjoys 'perfect day' with another stage win]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OYGD4QUGDVJVWSP6HJ4RKHFAYU.jpg?auth=64b8dc1a41751f322d34bd89fb5c51522826e55e0954eb66ffd36d8f4c37096b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3984&amp;height=2656</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tadej Pogacar celebrates after sealing victory on Stage 14 of the 2026 Tor de France. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/07/18/iran-hits-second-power-and-water-plant-in-kuwait-after-another-night-of-us-strikes/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T14:28:53.062Z</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>2026-07-18T14:28:53.062Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran 'suspends commitments' on agreement with US after seventh night of strikes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KA2YRUF3TBAN5J4L3FXQZVTZFA?auth=1b9c15b7141743630f4e996773fcb1dcacb55937ebdb34a4a03d6683194fab13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3729&amp;height=2098</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This screen grab taken from UGC video footage posted on social media on July 18, 2026, shows a plume of black smoke and flames billowing over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City.  Kuwait accused Iran on July 18 of targeting civilian sites and vital infrastructure in the country, after reporting attacks on an oil facility and a power and water plant.  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Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/18/uae-condemns-further-iranian-attacks-on-bahrain-kuwait-and-jordan/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T12:35:42.333Z</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>2026-07-18T12:35:42.333Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE condemns further Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QXKSCVZXRTA5GFYEKIULCCQ53A.jpg?auth=d5dd2efaaaf81d69219d0eaed80d77c85eab56d6e28c255ba4ab7ccb2978038e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3800&amp;height=2533</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE reaffirmed its solidarity with the countries struck by Tehran on Saturday. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/18/dubai-police-issue-warning-over-scam-adverts-offering-visas-and-jobs-for-cash/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T11:27:11.104Z</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>2026-07-18T11:27:11.104Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai Police issue warning over scam adverts offering visas and jobs for cash]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/72VDT7FYHJBE7JKGJ7D4GWZXC4.jpg?auth=5848080bbaec34783e8ac3abd4dcf94f79f46387f6730cb487d10eea7e9f8c13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7952&amp;height=4473</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police have warned of an increase in fraudulent advertisements on social media platforms. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/18/israel-advances-plan-to-use-crocodiles-at-prisons-holding-palestinians/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T09:56:41.347Z</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>2026-07-18T09:56:41.347Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli plan to use crocodiles to secure prisons holding Palestinians]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NC52EDA5R5EXPFLBKGAGVDBLSQ.jpg?auth=80eb9ec3d15c184547f0b9c3dee2cec71edfc1437b5e0afb3f49fc7092e57035&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2884&amp;height=1622</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for harsher conditions for Palestinian detainees. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/07/18/thomas-tuchel-on-england-world-cup-exit-if-you-need-someone-to-blame-blame-me/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T08:50:41.067Z</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>2026-07-18T08:50:41.067Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel on England World Cup exit: 'If you need someone to blame, blame me']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FM2JD7JBJR4JYABRP2XRJFKRU4.jpg?auth=e27553f4dd9c2dc116d6bf50a8453620689c8b5e68ba81cc29d571f29c5ffa57&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3438</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manager Thomas Tuchel speaks to the media ahead of England's World Cup third-place match against France. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/18/egypt-and-turkey-rapidly-growing-alliance-putting-old-rivalry-aside-and-alarming-israel/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T07:54:01.701Z</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>2026-07-18T07:54:01.701Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Egypt and Turkey: Rapidly growing alliance putting old rivalry aside and alarming Israel]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ITBV5FGYLKB5O5ZASBGIC6KDF4.jpg?auth=b3c6979aa307b7d59ff24c9cef7a8d7e07ba4ebfecb3c5de37a385ce7e508578&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4376&amp;height=3213</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, left, welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Cairo in February. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/07/18/the-open-2026-round-2-takeaways-herbert-and-burns-hit-62s-dechambeau-pays-penalty/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T07:51:05.122Z</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>2026-07-18T07:51:05.122Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Open 2026 Round 2 takeaways: Herbert and Burns hit 62s, DeChambeau pays penalty]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3LEU3E543FBSZJI3IWNX24GHZY?auth=5438a02f75717540ca4466849b12da57d39d736e05ebd7e5d7ff33cd493427e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4865&amp;height=2737</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lucas Herbert acknowledges the crowd on the 18th hole after shooting a 62 in Round 2 of The Open at Royal Birkdale. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/07/18/abu-dhabi-property-transactions-surge-112-despite-war-to-hit-dh117-billion-in-first-half-of-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T07:00:53.069Z</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>2026-07-18T07:00:53.069Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi property transactions surge 112% despite war to hit Dh117 billion in first half of year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/S5H744BFKFCDFEC26DYZ5Z2IQU.jpg?auth=71bb2a2e9fa680a2219aaaef76a31f70a307d94308f9423c4d307347755e8550&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4905&amp;height=3270</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Total sales deals in Abu Dhabi's real estate sector hit Dh86.1 billion in the first half of 2026. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/07/18/the-world-cup-playbook-for-gulf-investors/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T06:14:00.151Z</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>2026-07-18T06:14:00.151Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The World Cup playbook for Gulf investors]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DFTHOXYAQ6N6Y6W2XD5VBU5QIQ.jpg?auth=5e17d2cbb67696afa6eafba497f4cca8c4c5b6860c8f87f155a80bf551641efd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=9334&amp;height=5416</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Similar to football, successful investing requires structure, discipline and patience. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/18/president-sheikh-mohamed-on-union-pledge-day-uae-still-guided-by-values-that-shaped-its-foundation/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T05:50:37.472Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:50:37.472Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed on Union Pledge Day: UAE still guided by values that shaped its foundation ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DEIVC5XMBREUPPCHXSG7MH64EA.jpg?auth=a8f688680fbaa3652d12e98879b5bd1bd15166fcc819c3ac28bdf8231a423fa4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed has said the declaration of the Union marked a defining moment in the country's history. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/pop-culture/2026/07/18/superstitions-spain-argentina-world-cup-final/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-18T02:01:00Z</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>2026-07-18T02:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Spain and Argentina players will kiss shin guards, burn incense and eat sweets before the World Cup final]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VKUMWFWKK7ACPNPSJIE3Y5M2HA.jpg?auth=a8556a06df0851f45a81d90daf7ab33d96f9f8b682e4ed74b13449fae8a6026d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4977&amp;height=3330</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez dyes his hair in the national colours of Argentina's flag, one of several rituals followed by players before the World Cup final. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/17/abu-dhabi-maritime-warns-of-fines-for-offenders-in-emirates-waterways/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-17T15:30:24.79Z</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>2026-07-17T15:30:24.79Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Maritime warns of fines for offenders in emirate's waterways]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5BQOTSQ5PRCRBNFS4KARAQ5GTM.jpg?auth=e290654c633045f4d8faebffe79de55a1de9b02edcf8a0ec081513e1826be208&amp;smart=true&amp;width=890&amp;height=667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Unauthorised activity in Abu Dhabi's waters can lead to heavy fines. Photo: The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>