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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/07/14/trumps-strait-of-hormuz-toll-could-add-32m-to-every-supertanker-voyage/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T08:45:24.139Z</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>2026-07-14T08:45:24.139Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump’s Strait of Hormuz toll could add $34m to every supertanker voyage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VJCSA3HQZDTHBN44QS2O5K24F4.jpg?auth=932d3b725282e2616a0f80151b316f065877fed63478e7838b40667ccae0d533&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8499&amp;height=5666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has described Washington as the 'guardian' of the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/07/14/coffee-blending-embroidery-and-more-what-to-do-at-zayed-national-museum-this-summer/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T08:14:52.044Z</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>2026-07-14T08:14:52.044Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Coffee blending, embroidery and more: What to do at Zayed National Museum this summer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OCYITNK3WFGZJFTZUL7ZL3ABY4.jpg?auth=5f4dda94b2bd38de8da2a2b30960d2736210c97fe93d7a1d4bd8bfb65a34debe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7378&amp;height=4921</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Museum visitors can sign up to create a personalised blend of Arabic coffee until the end of August. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/07/14/strait-of-hormuz-attacks-escalate-gulf-region-on-alert-and-eu-unveils-gaza-recovery-plan/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T07:36:00.391Z</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>2026-07-14T07:36:00.391Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Strait of Hormuz attacks escalate, Gulf region on alert and EU unveils Gaza recovery plan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GKCHCQGJPVVV67TVFOKCODAEQI.jpg?auth=9016e4c892860c26579051963d327ad66cd46162e5b8da7d92567d4cf44bc82a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4546&amp;height=2557</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ships and tankers wait in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/07/14/world-cup-round-up-strongest-semi-finals-in-history-to-start-tonight/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T06:57:09.818Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-14T06:57:09.818Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup round-up: Strongest semi-finals in history to start tonight]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FVVOIRP3GJDZDJIXMS5VF4QYKA.jpeg?auth=fe0459fef36278090c565d83fa36ff103aa41e87ee1defc96306838d90c1b588&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Argentina are to wear their navy blue away strip in the semi-finals, in which they triumphed against England in 1998]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/07/14/iran-war-middle-east-flight-status/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T06:48:26.329Z</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>2026-07-14T06:48:26.329Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Middle East flight updates: Air Astana halts UAE flights, Jazeera Airways issues travel advisory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2IPJVB5C7JEXLBZXAX76WRJFDI.JPG?auth=aa81ce9c0ac44224c1624d3aaad751e97e6e7c08fa8a5dfc4f035e93f972d69c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1482&amp;height=945</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Air Astana has suspended flights to the UAE just days after announcing it would resume services from Almaty and Astana to Dubai. Photo: Air Astana]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/07/14/lionel-messi-and-declan-rice-fitness-in-focus-for-argentina-v-england-world-cup-semi-final/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T06:26:16.81Z</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>2026-07-14T06:26:16.81Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Declan Rice fitness in focus for Argentina v England World Cup semi-final]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LJ32MAGOWNDHRLOXMNJTX4PH5E.JPG?auth=d1cdc20db65e11c42e8b57b14e274dfbd6ca503525b709bf2c793b83088798b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2300&amp;height=1603</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Argentina's Lionel Messi receives treatment for a cut above his eye during the World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland in Kansas. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/07/14/what-is-pickaxe-mountain-the-suspected-iranian-nuclear-site-trump-says-is-in-us-crosshairs/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T06:14:37.223Z</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>2026-07-14T06:14:37.223Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What is Pickaxe Mountain? The suspected Iranian nuclear site Trump says is in US crosshairs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JO4O57WTAAGTSUW3P254B5GVNQ.jpg?auth=818e796fb24c4902fe4f7ddb8c9ca8c9337c87314a038447c5f5573e0321f8d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8855&amp;height=5935</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A satellite image shows a Pickaxe Mountain tunnel complex near the Natanz nuclear site in central Iran. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/07/14/oil-prices-hit-highest-level-in-month-after-attacks-resume-in-strait-of-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T05:58:16.183Z</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>2026-07-14T05:58:16.183Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oil prices hit highest level in a month after attacks resume in Strait of Hormuz]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GKCHCQGJPVVV67TVFOKCODAEQI.jpg?auth=9016e4c892860c26579051963d327ad66cd46162e5b8da7d92567d4cf44bc82a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4546&amp;height=2557</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Musandam, Oman. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/14/egypts-water-dispute-with-ethiopia-complicated-by-rising-horn-of-africa-tension-experts-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T05:00:00Z</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>2026-07-14T05:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Egypt's water dispute with Ethiopia overshadowed by rising Horn of Africa tension, experts say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YQQVI5OKZKZW3AXYSZYE7GT6ZM.jpg?auth=227a79234a36a51c06504316c81008d153be5a242beba5c3db54766c3e3a4666&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4059&amp;height=2706</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in Guba, Ethiopia. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/07/14/england-v-argentina-a-world-cup-semi-final-under-the-shadow-of-the-falklands/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T04:29:45.132Z</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>2026-07-14T04:29:45.132Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[England v Argentina: A World Cup semi-final under the shadow of the Falklands]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TIFR7C3LY65ZANQGS3VXMIW7RA.jpg?auth=3adebad8f34b04b2744a655acce0477bcf1ad2c2e060e3b372e216b3b3323907&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5821&amp;height=3767</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Argentina fans are among the most raucous at any World Cup. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/07/14/uae-womens-cricketers-recognised-by-icc-for-sustained-growth-on-and-off-the-pitch/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T04:00:00Z</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>2026-07-14T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE women's cricketers recognised by ICC for sustained growth on and off the pitch ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PDWQ6VR7GZFONEXUJQKCMCP7RU.jpg?auth=04cf0677bb21f2fa3170c9331fdd76346a8c35624c01d4a2582cb27f94ab651d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2414&amp;height=1358</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Esha Oza, left, is part of a dynamic UAE women's team. Photo: Asian Cricket Council]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/07/13/strait-of-hormuz-iran-us-gulf-uk-france-europe-mission-shipping-security/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T04:00:00Z</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>2026-07-14T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Is the European-led mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz dead in the water?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZWCSG4Q7TYBSFIJGDCZKO6DRMQ.jpg?auth=5df707e5bf5a20d35c511c3a7cc0863aba63b0bfbb194f6284c80ef095222b7a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3596</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam in Oman last week. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/14/live-us-iran-war-bahrain/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T03:43:46.374Z</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>2026-07-14T03:43:46.374Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: Explosions reported in southern Iran as official says four sites in Bushehr struck]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JKFOKG32GRAETKSR4GI37BPBHI?auth=1911198d869fb67c8b1353a0b2178b74f466e9af01029d4e0b480a1347dc2607&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1207&amp;height=679</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A fire burns at the port of Kish Island in Iran, in this screengrab taken from a social media video released on July 14, 2026.  Social Media/via REUTERS  THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.  NO RESALES.  NO ARCHIVES.   Verification lines : Building structure, road and dock layout and vegetation matched satellite image and corroborating footage of the fire Date of footage not confirmed however Iranian media reported explosions in Kish Island on July 14 NASA FIRMS detects thermal activity in the area on July 14]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/pop-culture/2026/07/14/meet-the-abu-dhabi-team-vying-for-the-uaes-first-esports-world-cup-championship/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T03:02:00Z</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>2026-07-14T03:02:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet the Abu Dhabi team vying for the UAE's first Esports World Cup championship]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5IWITD3FOJDBVO7NOEDS3ATUYQ.jpg?auth=db84aa00cb5575757847030207377ae36985d1af36430fdda4a40df3836f4213&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1316&amp;height=740</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maroun Merhej. Photo: Nigma Galaxy]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/14/trump-to-host-iraqs-new-prime-minister-as-baghdad-seeks-closer-us-ties/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T03:00:00Z</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>2026-07-14T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump to host Iraqi Prime Minister as Baghdad seeks closer US ties]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LLSDZV56WBCBNNCDZOH7MOZUTM.JPG?auth=0a714f41546a4c09b8062c892d9b1511c7fd9c0a4965a83062986dabb24616fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4160&amp;height=2774</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/07/14/gulf-shipping-middle-east-seafarers-iran-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T03:00:00Z</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>2026-07-14T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Seafarers' safety must not be an afterthought]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LZR5A7JNDLZURY6BYXX5VEEBLQ.jpg?auth=5218bbc9259141ea4e22903c2f1076202b4ece3e3bde42ec9c160d435f7bde6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5626&amp;height=4218</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A sailor observes an oil tanker moored at one of Iraq's southern offshore terminals on April 24. Seafarers are essential, yet maritime law and frameworks seem unable to cope with how the conflict in Gulf waters affects their lives. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/14/just-chill-tyre-beachgoers-bronze-against-backdrop-of-smoke-and-israeli-occupation/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T03:00:00Z</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>2026-07-14T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Just chill': Tyre beachgoers bronze against backdrop of smoke and Israeli occupation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/R3YJLB7QIZABVHECG5T6257CKQ.jpg?auth=8f64b4805917376e550961a261218780c645cc2fbcf308a2955bf1f05bcdbca1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2916&amp;height=1644</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tyre’s beach is packed with visitors despite persistent Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. Nada Maucourant Atallah / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/07/14/france-v-spain-mbappe-on-a-mission-against-yamal-for-a-place-in-the-world-cup-final/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T02:55:20.147Z</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>2026-07-14T02:55:20.147Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[France v Spain: Mbappe on a mission against Yamal for a place in the World Cup final]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KQ3SAUKAIZCFNA7BDGH5VUL72M.jpg?auth=c1c6a5e5353f874b7c53811ab79c349cbd9a56e752f75b551aa3df6dd4230eed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1152&amp;height=648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[France captain Kylian Mbappe, left, clashes with Spain's Lamine Yamal, right, in Arlington for a place in the World Cup final. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/14/running-for-life-former-soldier-set-for-brutal-1700km-endurance-challenge-to-support-suicide-prevention/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T02:00:01Z</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>2026-07-14T02:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Running for life: British army veteran from Dubai embarks on 40-day ultra-marathon challenge]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TARRK2YUJBBYTF62NZGGBXGPCI.jpg?auth=a4c5b3f11c80c9f41e9513630f862ab2e89368b6ebf3b8c21377853b81af9d24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nick Coats Coats will begin his run on September 5 in Albania, then travel through Greece before finishing on October 18 in Turkey. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/14/who-are-the-key-players-as-israel-heads-to-elections-in-october/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T02:00:00Z</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>2026-07-14T02:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who are the key players as Israel heads to elections in October?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5PQM364A2VVASKVNSOR3C5VV6Y.jpg?auth=e64fa72a5d741b8f2a63613e24626eb07e2a8f170371b9b3dd761e240f6e6b51&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5900&amp;height=3933</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli soldiers stand guard as Israeli settlers take part in a weekly tour in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/2026/07/14/bocasu-review-japanese-shawarma-and-other-fusion-dishes-in-hip-dubai-warehouse/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T02:00:00Z</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>2026-07-14T02:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bocasu review: Japanese shawarma and other fusion dishes in hip Dubai warehouse]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WYAJNOQONFGF7F5HBEV3GZ4FJU.jpg?auth=075dd07e716d395b7d647eb9f4c7d72ff3da80082cfb96b3521c03d656d7f656&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Located in an Al Quoz warehouse, Bocasu is tricky to find on first visits. Photo: Bocasu]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/14/one-dead-eight-injured-as-iran-hits-two-uae-supertankers-in-strait/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T01:45:30.122Z</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>2026-07-14T01:45:30.122Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One dead and eight injured as Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GUOGDS4ALRBTHMP2OODTSOLKDE.gif?auth=e14d298ab85581dcb958153fdc501b59192c8ab9ca55a76c0ec631201ca32341&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=844</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/07/14/iraq-corruption/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T00:01:00Z</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>2026-07-14T00:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for July 14, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4VJTF43HTBGDXDDFDVLWSQM244.jpeg?auth=0f890e2ef86b3f75cd294fd5ca831fc1515f4efe24f3acaca735f9a68dc3bf9d&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/2026/07/14/un-warns-yemen-risks-full-scale-conflict-after-sanaa-airport-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T21:47:28.213Z</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>2026-07-13T21:47:28.213Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UN warns Yemen risks full-scale conflict after Sanaa airport attacks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TZM53XNTPZF7NBWMGCSDVGFVOQ?auth=fefbe3e8d4066fa698cb87522810bc372ab31303e38c0f47c57b01f0c1511c2c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2935&amp;height=1651</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Air strikes hit the Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/13/lindsey-graham-foreign-policy-middle-east-ukraine/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T18:20:32.047Z</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>2026-07-13T18:20:32.047Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What does Lindsey Graham's death mean for US foreign policy?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/55UNB64LUPNKY65AV4UEFNQEQM.jpg?auth=ad3f09194331a96542ce941731e393efc0dc1caca13e139a99f386edce760d78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5211&amp;height=3474</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lindsey Graham in Kyiv on July 10, a day before his death. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/07/13/eu-launches-1-billion-initiative-for-team-gaza-palestinian-recovery-efforts/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T17:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-13T17:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[EU launches $1 billion initiative for 'Team Gaza' Palestinian recovery efforts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WSNQQWBVO3M45WX3AZWIMZC5NA.jpg?auth=bc1b3aa5ea6fae2c943bf514fd4a7934260b3d32227f3be6adde6f9d66a4b216&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4560&amp;height=3040</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Palestinian flag flies in front of the European Commission as Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa attends the second meeting of the Palestine Donor Group in Brussels, Belgium, 13 July 2026.   EPA / OLIVIER MATTHYS]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/07/13/ai-nuclear-power-three-mile-island/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T17:16:19.129Z</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>2026-07-13T17:16:19.129Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nuclear reactor fuel decision pushes Three Mile Island restart forward]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IXU3J77XFK76BYTXYXBKQ7FFUA.jpg?auth=d4e114d8ba903614ac829545a18de0decfeb88836b48279c147a60ef6fe43f9c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The NRC announced that the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant can store reactor fuel on site while it reviews efforts to restart the reactor. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/13/worlds-water-supplies-heading-for-irreversible-decline-warns-uns-guterres/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T17:14:49.819Z</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>2026-07-13T17:14:49.819Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World's water supplies heading for irreversible decline, warns UN's Guterres]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OCAUM3M2OVDEFELABPRMGCIDXI.jpg?auth=f18e3b39d848f0f8eb39fa049a7636bc72f4d374093c47ee90440b32764cdbfe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6104&amp;height=4069</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A fisherman manoeuvres his boat through Iraq's Hawizeh Marsh. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/13/icc-rubio-trump/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T16:52:29.644Z</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>2026-07-13T16:52:29.644Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Marco Rubio says the US will demolish the ICC 'brick by brick']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EMVXHEBHY5ANRG2VKWZ4WMFP5Q.jpg?auth=3afda397cc6f57daa1dab8f2eaf42521cd3d138c4db441ab74b2b4a5ff564556&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said actions against the ICC are 'only the beginning'. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/13/lebanon-israel-negotiations-expected-to-resume-in-rome-on-tuesday/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T16:25:48.789Z</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>2026-07-13T16:25:48.789Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanon-Israel negotiations expected to resume in Rome on Tuesday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NYCLSD7HHOBY7F2OQOWDB3GFTU.jpg?auth=780f978c96097725835b14fa178981be81c903a883237591b20938b0dc345082&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5088&amp;height=3392</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Destroyed houses in the Lebanese border village of Khiam. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/13/flight-disruption-minimal-despite-attacks-across-region-by-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T15:59:40.516Z</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>2026-07-13T15:59:40.516Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gulf airlines keep planes in the sky despite renewed Iran conflict]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LTTS3URBQNG7ZENNKCFNQS24M4.jpg?auth=3eaa3429d0613b081f3a16652ce0c76e03bfc27b0e19828ce0a3efb519917041&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5896&amp;height=3930</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai International Airport. Airports in the Emirates and around the region are continuing to operate, despite the US-Iran war. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/13/from-fragile-truce-to-new-houthi-threats-how-yemen-crisis-reignited/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T15:39:14.017Z</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>2026-07-13T15:39:14.017Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From fragile truce to new Houthi threats: How Yemen crisis reignited]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QRCMRPENRTKRUTAJN5ARWC55FE.jpg?auth=30b1526dc6ab5bf4cd396ae5dfe99f8a93b6697d5f467dc6f11238dba0d252e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3800&amp;height=2532</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoke rises from the airport in Sanaa after the rebel-held capital was hit by air strikes. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/07/13/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-traffic-falls-to-two-month-low-as-us-iran-strikes-raise-safety-fears/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T14:55:39.819Z</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>2026-07-13T14:55:39.819Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tanker traffic drops to lowest level in two months as Trump declares US 'guardian' of Hormuz]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V2NHLRMM7XYXBDDADLBQ336UGI.jpg?auth=52bf4270c51745a01406aee496ba39bab51e412d23476222382fc6bf49fb8fed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2692&amp;height=2048</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree hit in March during the Iran war. Renewed escalation in Hormuz will put the world in a 'tougher spot', analysts say. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/07/13/jannik-sinners-resilience-and-czechs-bond-with-wimbledon-shine-bright/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T14:28:42.962Z</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>2026-07-13T14:28:42.962Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner's resilience and Czech bond with Wimbledon shine bright]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2DKOMY5QS3BDHMZ2OMG2GKNMUI.jpg?auth=e3b5df5bbf609d6a67d1fc25fb8bc9a9a1017ec140d6dc1c58bd6a92b451389e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8406&amp;height=5613</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This handout is a composite image, provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy) Men's singles champion Jannik Sinner and women's champion Linda Noskova pose with the Gentlemen's Singles Trophy and the Venus Rosewater Dish at the Champion's Dinneron day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by AELTC / Andrew Baker via Getty Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/07/13/france-world-cup-elections-politics/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T14:00:00Z</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>2026-07-13T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[France is at a key moment – on and off the pitch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/N47ZOI5KNDRQ7DMIFZZSPSTPGQ.jpg?auth=1da713ff300472e5d4bb0bb651227bf9857c17efeb0b8efb740be5fb0da32bdb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[French fans celebrate on the Champs-Elysees in Paris after beating Morocco on July 10. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/13/the-american-shahed-us-attacks-iran-with-one-way-drones-for-first-time/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T13:36:54.471Z</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>2026-07-13T13:36:54.471Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The American Shahed: US attacks Iran with 'one-way' drones for first time]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V7JW6LQDUJCXLPSLQXG6DVK7CA.jpg?auth=5718ebc9c96f54e09ef1eb122a8dd8acb3b1d68b5fa94852fcfb43ac01154202&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7043&amp;height=4698</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A US-made Lucas drone is launched. Photo: US Army]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/13/trump-hormuz-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T13:33:03.876Z</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>2026-07-13T13:33:03.876Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump says US should run Strait of Hormuz and be paid to protect it]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2PVR6SH6QMLC4YDX4F6ZE27T7E.jpg?auth=df9304bbee37850eeeb06616d34971e92a59a893eb36f137a997f5bca5294b4f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5667&amp;height=3778</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vessels wait in the Arabian Gulf, near Bandar Abbas in Iran. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/13/abu-dhabi-residents-dh30m-lottery-win-will-fulfil-biggest-dream-for-daughter/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T13:06:32.667Z</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>2026-07-13T13:06:32.667Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi resident's Dh30m lottery win will fulfil 'biggest dream' for daughter]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/APRCQC53ZJGK3GYKFKUKKPWLJI.jpg?auth=79130b6d4b0f808e2656ed858e8b0744f7737da8dc557028cf157da821aab553&amp;smart=true&amp;width=701&amp;height=394</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sunil Kumar Sadasivian is looking to the future after his UAE Lottery jackpot win. Photo: UAE Lottery]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/07/13/europeans-condemn-iran-as-it-attacks-gulf-states-after-closing-strait-of-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T13:00:06.286Z</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>2026-07-13T13:00:06.286Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Europeans condemn Iran as it attacks Gulf states after closing Strait of Hormuz ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D7VQKL2U3UCQ4TSKROVEX5AEPQ.jpg?auth=307212caa912f21e4fd51c4eb2fbe81c15e1b4932e6e10e14ed7460e99ff0881&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4880&amp;height=3253</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[EU foreign ministers held a meeting with senior Gulf officials in Brussels on Monday. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/13/army-aligned-sudan-court-deals-blow-to-peace-hopes-with-death-sentence-against-rsf-leader-dagalo/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T12:57:01.107Z</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>2026-07-13T12:57:01.107Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Army-aligned Sudan court deals blow to peace hopes with death sentence against RSF leader Dagalo ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FZEWPVIEERALBH3YTQSKVPH2AY.JPG?auth=cebc440349ad5eb9eb671fe6b767ccf5402f54971d3c5043412862eb7f424e06&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3628</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gen Mohamed Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary that has been fighting the Sudanese Armed Forces since April 2023. 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Photo: Masdar]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/07/13/authorities-warn-of-deliberate-wildfire-south-of-paris/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T12:38:31.159Z</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>2026-07-13T12:38:31.159Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wildfires near Paris 'could have been started intentionally']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3IPU47OEFMZW3QJU2ORXVWERUY.jpg?auth=a3c28a8a4e49eb7f924723eba72843d10e6a441b7bc35be313c4e5c3529bbe9c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5120&amp;height=2880</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoke rises from a large blaze as it burns through forests in the Ile-de-France region, near Paris, on Sunday AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/07/13/regional-leaders-flock-to-doha-to-mourn-qatars-former-emir/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T12:13:17.784Z</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>2026-07-13T12:13:17.784Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Regional leaders arrive in Doha to mourn Qatar's former Emir]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YDU5UJ5ZGP5PYKQF2CTAJJZAGI.jpg?auth=7f4a6f8134da45afa70824ccd9040f8578a0222ae0e3bc7ba51df5a4caa5ab8b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4096&amp;height=2726</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim shakes hands with a mourner at Lusail Palace in Doha. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/13/warehouse-fire-in-abu-dhabis-zayed-military-city-put-out-by-armed-forces/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T12:04:49.787Z</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>2026-07-13T12:04:49.787Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Warehouse fire in Abu Dhabi's Zayed Military City put out by armed forces]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YV5CT3DFTZBMJG7RQ3JV2WAVWU.jpg?auth=57a16d0b56e16315e82d8f78dc948ad85dc80eb1317390dfab96abfd9cd646c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1554&amp;height=1036</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE Armed Forces brought a fire in Zayed Military City under control. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/13/yemen-rebels-announce-end-of-de-escalation-phase-after-sanaa-airport-strikes/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T11:35:06.73Z</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>2026-07-13T11:35:06.73Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia after blast at Sanaa airport]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TZM53XNTPZF7NBWMGCSDVGFVOQ?auth=fefbe3e8d4066fa698cb87522810bc372ab31303e38c0f47c57b01f0c1511c2c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2935&amp;height=1651</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoke rises after air strikes near Sanaa's international airport in the rebel-held capital of Yemen. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/07/13/uk-to-boost-police-numbers-in-districts-hit-by-iran-backed-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T11:20:43.485Z</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>2026-07-13T11:20:43.485Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran's IRGC designated 'a state threat' in UK]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OKOIM3P4SQBS3MFKYM6FUWOV2M.jpg?auth=c79f0b09000f879c5e3f215cb9ec18ec121c6659d965b93ca83a78785261ea4f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The burnt-out vehicles of a Jewish ambulance service, which were firebombed in London last year. PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/13/president-sheikh-mohamed-discusses-regional-security-in-call-with-greek-prime-minister/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T10:10:14.139Z</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>2026-07-13T10:10:14.139Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed discusses regional security in call with Greek Prime Minister]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z42PA6KZNFDRPPHM55IG7XIRIY.jpg?auth=c33b2dfe8edae26d32c595190ffcce35426f4a3b6bd38f2a535d05ad68fd45f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed has spoken to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis by phone. Photo: UAE Presidential Court / Reuters
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Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/13/libyas-rival-militaries-hold-landmark-unification-talks-on-home-soil/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T09:30:42.64Z</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>2026-07-13T09:30:42.64Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Libya's rival militaries hold landmark unification talks on home soil]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DLYZK5ZMLZB7POH5TWLMC3EHJM.jpg?auth=7ffdd234fe8e712be7e23463e52b1a4fe1ac6efcc6a2a59765bb9bb438d13058&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Khaled Haftar, chief of staff of the eastern-based Libyan National Army, and Salah Al Din Al Namroush, chief of staff of the forces aligned with the UN-recognised Government of National Unity, met in Sirte. Photo: Presidency of the General Staff of the Libyan Armed Forces]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/07/13/sam-neill-best-cult-horror-films-as-he-dies-aged-78/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T09:26:19.205Z</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>2026-07-13T09:26:19.205Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sam Neill beyond Jurassic Park: Four cult horror films that reveal the late actor's menacing on-screen persona]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DYMX2E752NEHPHHT64CJNDEKPA.jpg?auth=c0e1965110b086ecf217a085e8f0aabbf841c6ce9d1328b1db80875ce1a72c01&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3655&amp;height=2396</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In the Mouth of Madness reveals the unsettling side of Sam Neill's acting prowess. Photo: New Line Cinema]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/13/uaes-zayed-sustainability-prize-attracts-record-number-of-submissions/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T09:12:52.748Z</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>2026-07-13T09:12:52.748Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE's Zayed Sustainability Prize attracts record number of submissions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JDB66WV54FG67DIFLVQWPGL3JA.jpg?auth=2004c0e1acf7d947b99f9fe1d9eafef8d2bd1f3bab2f5730be2068cb9be41fa0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed congratulates representatives of Brazil's Jade, which won the health category in the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/07/13/longest-flights-singapore-qantas-emirates/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T08:35:04.108Z</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>2026-07-13T08:35:04.108Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In it for the ultra-long-haul: World's 5 longest non-stop flights and how Project Sunrise will top them]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RW3O66C52RBM3B3IKT35HXU5YY.jpg?auth=282cacda05c228635977986f1ec11d89b4743f341725aeeefa8ae73894127080&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3535&amp;height=2344</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Qantas' modified 238-seater Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft will operate the Sydney-London route. Photo: Qantas]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/06/22/world-cup-golden-boot/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T08:13:21.345Z</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>2026-07-13T08:13:21.345Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[England duo Kane and Bellingham join race for Golden Boot]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MSU6PTWQ4VBXJG722ZIXZXMULY?auth=6900d877e25dc9d0f21cfaf176339d36c2cfe61f18112c183413abea879b5655&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5483&amp;height=3084</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane celebrate England's quarter-final win over Norway. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/13/iraqi-authorities-seize-375kg-of-gold-in-anti-corruption-inquiry/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T07:47:52.929Z</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>2026-07-13T07:47:52.929Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraq recovers 375kg of gold in corruption raids ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TEVGH7Y74FEHJOKKRTTLV74FPE.jpg?auth=56c41812b877b0695c8fddb2ff6151313bb04ed8500b3a04e5e50de50dc82e83&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=948</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gold discovered in the Adnan Al Jumaili investigation, part of a wider anti-corruption campaign launched by Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi. Photo: Iraq News Agency]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/07/13/iran-launches-attacks-across-region-qatar-mourns-former-emir-and-eu-debates-west-bank-trade/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T07:34:47.715Z</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>2026-07-13T07:34:47.715Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran launches attacks across region, Qatar mourns former emir and EU debates West Bank trade ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BBJJQLMEHB3EQSYJWBJPVARV5M.jpg?auth=bcd6bf9f6a24460660ab58c4e4f392562f334ff0df3ad6c05f3edced4d5e9476&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This handout photograph taken and released by Qatar's Amiri Diwan shows Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attending the funeral of his father, former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, at the Imam Mohammed ibn Abd Al Wahhab Mosque in Doha on July 12, 2026.  Qatar's government on July 12 announced the death of Sheikh Hamad, who led the country from 1995 to 2013.  He was 74, according to a government website.  The former leader was seen as one of the key architects of modern Qatar and led the country during a period of rapid economic growth.  He took power in June 1995, overthrowing his father in a bloodless coup while the latter was abroad.  (Photo by Qatar Amiri Diwan  /  AFP)  /  RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO  /  QATAR'S AMIRI DIWAN" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/13/what-will-iraqs-ali-al-zaidi-look-to-achieve-on-visit-to-washington/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T07:26:25.782Z</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>2026-07-13T07:26:25.782Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What will Iraq's Ali Al Zaidi look to achieve on visit to Washington?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z6WLXY77W6AE5F66NP2PTZE5KE.jpg?auth=ce787c4e46d04e1268748f3e88820f3df2d7c88a251bc6ed1ee6b3cbd373822b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi says he wants relations with the US to move 'beyond crisis management to opportunity creation'. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/07/13/manus-on-markets-renewed-us-iran-strikes-spike-oil-prices/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T07:15:10.581Z</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>2026-07-13T07:15:10.581Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Manus on Markets: Renewed US-Iran strikes spike oil prices]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RSFV4YUTWNE23HFE2O7U4JWNJA.jpg?auth=70f5cb203f26efcad03608994ec5153a8b834c74b022c72976cdd2b162914609&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Renewed US-Iran strikes spike oil prices]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/07/01/world-cup-2026-resignations-and-sackings/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T06:10:31.431Z</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>2026-07-13T06:10:31.431Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026 resignations, sackings and retirements: Dalic and Thiaw step away]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IHRU3DLRTQELSKSD6Q3SONBH54.jpg?auth=a605a91a6b8b8a268059c545d4348f282adb8e3c5dff234492502b51c6e9fbcb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3826&amp;height=2540</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zlatko Dalic resigned as Croatia coach following the World Cup. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/07/13/oil-jumps-amid-fears-of-prolonged-disruption-in-strait-of-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T05:59:14.289Z</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>2026-07-13T05:59:14.289Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oil jumps amid fears of prolonged disruption in Strait of Hormuz]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HWS2CXFFHNE37HGDB237FEHHTQ.jpg?auth=ed114778b0c752e521d03de2ae4207d8ff3b8517ed5f6d5e9074c551a7fbf484&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3122</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vessels sail near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims passage through the waterway is 'not possible'. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/07/13/gulf-states-face-attacks-as-us-strikes-iran-for-fifth-time-in-six-days/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-13T05:51:30.421Z</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>2026-07-13T05:51:30.421Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gulf states attacked as US strikes Iran for fifth time in six days]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RHQZYSNFQFKHACIOCQ73SJXPUM.jpg?auth=e341bc0cee184ba45e62c5487a9f580841a083f3877689867338d742fc635559&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2334</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cargo vessels anchored off Port Sultan Qaboos in Oman. 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