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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/09/syria-and-russia-agree-to-transform-military-bases-into-joint-training-centres/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T12:30:59.555Z</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>2026-08-09T12:30:59.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Syria and Russia agree to transform military bases into joint training centres]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BE3P2ZB5TJEZFI4P4CMYPPMPLA.jpg?auth=a60eea8d01c9610009daeebd993bc37cf707b9dcb44270451d02faaed8032d3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1810</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Russian Sukhoi Su-24 bomber takes off from the Hmeimim airbase in the Syrian province of Latakia. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/09/morocco-and-algeria-qualify-for-2027-womens-world-cup/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T11:44:27.064Z</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>2026-08-09T11:44:27.064Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morocco and Algeria qualify for 2027 Women’s World Cup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WZGS5ZH3GRGVGW7WNZLWXIZK3Y.jpg?auth=f71158b9da5a0386465cfbbb928110cd8ebde867d38a585f8bb5c54e9969b6a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5568&amp;height=3712</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morocco's players celebrate after defeating South Africa in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Rabat to qualify for the 2027 World Cup. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/09/kaya-the-regions-first-walrus-calf-doing-well-under-the-care-of-seaworld-yas-island-in-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T11:14:01.29Z</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>2026-08-09T11:14:01.29Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kaya, the Middle East's first walrus calf, doing well at Seaworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A2ZSGD2O75FKPONQSD3J2JBHNM.jpg?auth=2880c7546df33d7aa7f944f410a9551d445ee9d0abc5635185642dfe3192b421&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kaya the baby Pacific walrus was born at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi in May. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/09/waiting-times-at-damac-hills-junction-to-be-cut-as-completion-of-al-qudra-road-upgrade-nears/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T11:10:30.387Z</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>2026-08-09T11:10:30.387Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Congestion to be cut at Damac Hills junction as Al Qudra Road upgrade nears completion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BKEHBBYVRVC3RBXGUAMEN2CZHI.jpg?auth=ce298f26bca993dcfe56833661e39d1d0bc516f19a9f9e6e549691d8559c7fae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Later this year, the RTA will open the off-ramps at the intersection of Al Qudra Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street. Photo: RTA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/09/andrey-santos-proud-to-follow-legend-casemiro-at-manchester-united/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T10:58:31.91Z</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>2026-08-09T10:58:31.91Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Andrey Santos proud to follow 'legend' Casemiro at Manchester United]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CWQLY6RN543TIGULUJNBPNLGOE.jpg?auth=db8c7bb094b2d4afed8377687ddfb33835aa415c3f71d7d6643521ccc487f209&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3609&amp;height=2406</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Andrey Santos has impressed for Manchester United in pre-season. Getty Images ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/08/09/uae-hands-over-alleged-drug-kingpin-daniel-kinahan-to-irish-authorities/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T10:39:13.792Z</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>2026-08-09T10:39:13.792Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE hands alleged drug kingpin Daniel Kinahan to Irish authorities]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TRKY6IK6T5HWFNUMGISQGWHZJM.jpg?auth=7d9a52cb205461c2e0030591940eae6719999c98fc225908d0f3880002caaa1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1434&amp;height=807</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Daniel Kinahan. 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Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/09/iraq-arrests-former-governor-and-businessman-over-alleged-graft/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T09:39:36.423Z</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>2026-08-09T09:39:36.423Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraq arrests former governor and businessman over alleged corruption]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AGOJTBL565GRLPWQ7BPP3HN2IM.jpg?auth=61f5e94438b35f3e8f9c0ff1b1d28878c8f4d218e8c8496e5780959dbb2ea1fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=1360</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Investigators have seized cash and properties in Iraq's continuing anti-corruption raids. Photo: Iraqi Supreme Judiciary Council.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/09/on-the-rise-jeddah-tower-soars-past-burj-khalifas-midpoint/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T08:00:11.935Z</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>2026-08-09T08:00:11.935Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[On the rise: Jeddah Tower soars past Burj Khalifa's midpoint]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QMMU4FKQMQS5UDA4CH6DWSAMTA.jpg?auth=8198de7f5e6e04ee91e7914c3c89cbb3153ac82491eafb2208955712e5feda6f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=763</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jeddah Tower is expected to be completed in two years' time. Photo: EC Harris / Mace]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/08/09/emirates-etihad-bahrain-kuwait-cancellations-us-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T07:30:03.38Z</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>2026-08-09T07:30:03.38Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Emirates flights to Bahrain and Kuwait remain suspended as Etihad and Qatar Airways resume operations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KI7APZ4T4JHJTNPUJ3S7HBMGYE.jpg?auth=aa18d234597d608f3596b3073b9338c3db4239d11e25338b50c11434233c0060&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3410&amp;height=2273</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emirates airline's flights to Bahrain and Kuwait remain suspended. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/08/09/will-burnham-bounce-and-count-binface-challenge-trash-nigel-farages-political-fortunes/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T06:56:00Z</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>2026-08-09T06:56:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will Burnham bounce and Count Binface challenge trash Nigel Farage's political fortunes? ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PLCTWGG2XNGEYADE7OLREEO7BU.jpg?auth=abfbdc29336cb9eee0de5f3b9550b97de96dbe2aae31e967ca8a9fa91024e4f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8023&amp;height=5351</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under scrutiny over a £5 million donation from a crypto billionaire. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/09/former-us-president-joe-bidens-cancer-has-spread-and-is-very-painful-son-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T06:30:06.694Z</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>2026-08-09T06:30:06.694Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former US president Joe Biden's cancer has spread and is very painful, son says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4PMQRQIMXZWIK6FC7NRIN43NVA.jpg?auth=252d103a03ffc4ecbd6709ac86b48bf1fd226d4ed95596ccde89c246fca72e42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8319&amp;height=5409</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former US president Joe Biden’s advanced age and health were persistent concerns among voters during his tenure. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/08/09/oman-condemns-ship-attacks-as-iran-sets-conditions-to-reopen-strait/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T06:01:52.373Z</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>2026-08-09T06:01:52.373Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oman condemns ship attacks as Iran sets conditions to reopen strait]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3CS52X22W5AXNIOV66YVL7C7FE?auth=20b96af7cb60d5c8a0d117f9ee5e236a473fc2fe1c50e71420b1b1deb62af6f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3487&amp;height=1961</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oman stressed the importance of avoiding actions that could undermine negotiations on reopening Hormuz. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/09/fifa-criticises-concerted-and-ongoing-effort-to-oust-gianni-infantino/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T05:57:14.79Z</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>2026-08-09T05:57:14.79Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fifa criticises 'concerted and ongoing effort' to oust Gianni Infantino]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/X4W4Y6EHRL6SGNLZNAWPKUM6YQ.jpg?auth=dd3438a06280d3df97157c1e9c66da268f31a1a036800b137583200db3369acd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4768&amp;height=3179</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fifa President Gianni Infantino faced fresh allegations over his conduct on Saturday. 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REUTERS / Stringer]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/08/09/taylor-swift-makes-her-music-unavailable-to-trump-on-tiktok-after-trolling/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-09T05:20:00.249Z</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>2026-08-09T05:20:00.249Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Taylor Swift makes her music unavailable to Trump on TikTok after trolling]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZR6YWHKCLRGLVEQ5TNPVNVAYOM.jpg?auth=2d08d7012af31976da529728c9145fd770d5516b0aed510ccf85cffa0880fd79&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Taylor Swift has made at least 10 songs unavailable for use by US President Trump on TikTok. AFP, EPA
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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/08/08/how-arab-streamers-are-building-audiences-on-twitch/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-08T03:03:00Z</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>2026-08-08T03:03:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Arab streamers are building audiences on Twitch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JW7YSCC42BGCLLNSRO3JGNWIEE.jpg?auth=04f7fb47f3c9b529c096c7882d7ae2abba928e7052f31afe6187826bf35ad847&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1440&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Saudi streamer Yazan Alsubhi, known as YZNSA, is among Twitch’s leading Arabic-language creators. 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