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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/06/13/g7-seeks-hormuz-talks-with-arab-leaders-in-france/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T05:00:01Z</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>2026-06-13T05:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[G7 seeks Hormuz talks with Arab leaders in France]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/72UNONWGWLIKJVVSV3P4CT7UVM.jpg?auth=523a23c473f1391ed0403f144e395bb9faecc917eb791d93f563af2eaba6d716&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[French President Emmanuel Macron's office says Arab leaders will attend the G7 to discuss the Iran war and the Strait of Hormzuz. 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Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/13/gold-is-for-difficult-times-kuwaitis-seek-safety-in-the-yellow-metal/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T04:00:00Z</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>2026-06-13T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Gold is for difficult times': Kuwaitis seek safety in precious metal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NJEZ6NUREWIXYG37OK5KEIQPOI.jpg?auth=5320fb61fd2a1107d652ec342679c56624fa9227956280d000a38de4befa2af3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Kuwaiti jeweller arranges gold items at a shop in downtown Kuwait City. 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Pawan Singh / The National ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/06/12/world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-review-elyanna-and-nora-fatehi-deliver-spark-in-canadas-flat-opener/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:36:04.769Z</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>2026-06-12T19:36:04.769Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026 opening ceremony review: Elyanna and Nora Fatehi deliver spark but Canada’s show falls flat]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2LGFZCQM26S36SSO3KHHXNYRZA.jpg?auth=05a61d2c9e27b5843f19d8ee6dc765ab5b2b7f31aa79dea080cb58bf89ee29d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2233</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jessie Reyez and Elyanna perform during Canada's World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/06/12/palestine-action-activists-sentenced-as-terrorists/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:45:53.437Z</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>2026-06-12T18:45:53.437Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Palestine Action activists who raided Israeli-owned arms firm sentenced as terrorists]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ITLVIXXAWQDEJQMB7KIP35JTJ4.jpg?auth=9eac3441e2ac8f7b2a993bc7e2f9ba8ad345c8ba4e341255e94fda8a4caa70d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Protesters outside Woolwich Crown Court as Palestine Action activists are due to be sentenced. 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REUTERS / Yamam al Shaar]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/06/12/pictures-of-the-week-from-the-uae-games-to-sumo-wrestlers-in-paris/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:05:02.122Z</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>2026-06-12T18:05:02.122Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pictures of the week: From the UAE Games to Sumo wrestlers in Paris]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NMFNOHOKWJFGPDMMZFLIHIBN74.jpg?auth=3d8f93a56e7af6242377d648de97c33b03df1d0d380b68e767aa4ee9ba1545d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5421&amp;height=3616</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mariam Al Ali happy with her score during the Special Olympics UAE Games bowling held at the Khalifa International Bowling Centre in Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/06/12/uae-property-market-iran-war-impact-strait-of-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:02:00Z</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>2026-06-12T18:02:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE property: 'Could the Strait of Hormuz situation affect property prices or is the risk overstated?']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C3L4F5UD7RFQHG2K3FIDGUUS4A.jpg?auth=c44a70e0ea61138c0844f80605c0442aeff5fe8c9a20d151ffd2feea7202eb8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[General view of Business Bay. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/12/fire-on-board-please-help-panic-on-board-tanker-hit-by-us-missile-off-oman/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T03:44:07.695Z</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>2026-06-12T03:44:07.695Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Fire on board, please help': the panic on an oil tanker hit by US missile off Oman]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OLXZ7D2EDJHMBHEFHBWECQZC3U.jpg?auth=c2d9dd701e04ee79c74dafae6f1729f47e1a2eed7b0ebb96d4b0364cb21241bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1181&amp;height=662</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A sailor is winched up to safety after unladen oil tanker MT Marivex was hit by US missiles off Oman. Photo: All India Seafarers and General Workers Union]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/06/12/julian-quinones-carries-saudi-pro-league-form-into-world-cup-with-opening-goal-in-mexico-win/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T03:11:11.9Z</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>2026-06-12T03:11:11.9Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Julian Quinones carries Saudi Pro League form into World Cup with opening goal in Mexico win]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CXBRBD2RWCLOS57ILHR4YV2JI4.jpg?auth=f98b83a731a3a00d4c7c1a9d3b229a1315787ee3b4eb8db1f5bcd3b1bd237f8a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Julian Quinones celebrates scoring the opening goal for Mexico at the 2026 World Cup in their win over South Africa. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/06/12/arab-art-exhibitions-worth-travelling-to-this-summer-from-paris-to-hong-kong/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T03:05:00Z</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>2026-06-12T03:05:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arab art exhibitions worth travelling to this summer, from Paris to Hong Kong]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NWRJTM6FQVHXLHFYLDHWHRAYQA.jpg?auth=ef160653985b3abed0dcd995328cb37a5566b50c4b2e32a7213df7c7cb7714c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6223&amp;height=4149</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Shamma's exhibition at the Venice Biennale recreates the Tomb of Palmyra in the Italian city. Photo: The National Pavilion of Syria - Venice Biennale]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/feedback/2026/06/12/uae-israel-lebanon-iran-afghanistan-india-mangoes-emirates/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T03:00:00Z</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>2026-06-12T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[We must not lose sight of what Israel is doing in Lebanon right now]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/X7345EO5KIQCJPDW7772ORQJBA.jpg?auth=bff126c1940161f0f24f21fdb68771cc20190d741c07fa2d44ab2188832f2fa4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5125&amp;height=3416</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A mourner weeps next to the body of a victim killed in an Israeli strike in Tyre, southern Lebanon last month. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/12/war-not-talks-who-are-irans-ultraconservatives/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T03:00:00Z</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>2026-06-12T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[War not talks: Who are Iran’s ultraconservatives?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T4URWAA26DWQTUKHR7SFPMRJME.jpg?auth=ca79bd95928914c9d138490325ddc89353b58c43bde18df44f63a243230ed2dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5701&amp;height=3596</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A mural in Tehran. Iranian ultraconservatives have long clashed with reformist politicians who advocate greater engagement with the West and expanding civil liberties. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/06/12/israel-iran-us-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T03:00:00Z</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>2026-06-12T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The political barriers to peace in the Middle East]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3O5UUCYU2ZGJLH7J5ZESJHCYVY.jpg?auth=6641418c4163e0d9dd4e51659ef5aa4ef2c783b1a34446af0b2c6bec37e46d74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=756&amp;height=425</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Reuters / AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/06/12/uae-corporate-tax-how-one-companys-bonus-could-set-a-precedent/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T03:00:00Z</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>2026-06-12T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE corporate tax: How one company’s bonus could set a precedent]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EU2TP32W6ZCJXHRELTWONQWDFY.jpg?auth=6dde3d284760740beed1a34fbfd75b97793b87ebd1ded92ecad22f2ff72097d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8660&amp;height=5773</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A bonus worth almost half an employee’s annual salary could become the benchmark for what companies can pay while remaining within acceptable limits. iStockphoto]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/06/12/amna-al-qubaisi-from-uae-motorsports-trailblazer-to-the-time-100-list/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T03:00:00Z</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>2026-06-12T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Amna Al Qubaisi: From UAE motorsports trailblazer to the Time 100 list]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IJSXW3OSLBFTDMJHXOUY73JMLM.jpg?auth=caad5b51030ffc2ea03d5f8d8fb80711fee38f4f9d51b10800574e4b329298fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=890&amp;height=501</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Amna Al Qubaisi. Photo: Jebsen]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/12/commitment-to-prevention-seeks-to-transform-uae-health-care/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T02:00:01Z</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>2026-06-12T02:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Commitment to prevention is key as Dubai sets out longevity action plan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MPANRHALXJB7NHOVNTPG7LKEBQ.jpg?auth=f81384ef22593279499a5fbecd1c0796ee8216609aa4d3e70c33fa440ca8edf5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5575&amp;height=3717</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Improving the quality of life in older people is proven to have a positive economic impact. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/06/11/spacex-ipo-musk/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:01:00Z</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>2026-06-11T20:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for June 12, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/W5X2LLKCQRBXDPQ5UJBYQTGDSU.jpeg?auth=0e13c59167081c284351412b18fa89af6d6a79a82531c0b501a1bbab0c31e458&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/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/06/11/world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-review-shakira-scores-but-mexicos-ceremony-falls-short/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:23:35.49Z</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>2026-06-11T19:23:35.49Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony review: Shakira scores but Mexico’s ceremony falls short]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Y3ZMSM6A5JCUZK5ZINBTVF4Q5Y.JPG?auth=4c8cc88b203195847664df4b65c7c9776449369f647da7c80c63895df44a7e3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3048&amp;height=2253</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shakira and Burna Boy perform during the Opening Ceremony before the Fifa World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico City.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/11/uae-approves-breast-cancer-drug-aimed-at-stopping-tumours-from-growing/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:13:50.953Z</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>2026-06-11T18:13:50.953Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE approves breast cancer drug that can prevent tumours from growing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/K5MASUMQ4NFB5IKUYJWTETD3KI.jpg?auth=b8c508eef3b02b70471e1b8ee51b536fccddbaa8eb9e48adf5c3f492b8965885&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE has approved a breast cancer drug which its manufacturers say can reduce the deadliness of the disease by 56 per cent. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/06/11/abu-dhabis-masdar-finalises-deal-to-acquire-repsol-stake-for-978m/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T16:16:41.878Z</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>2026-06-11T16:16:41.878Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi's Masdar finalises deal to acquire Repsol stake for $978m]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VRXDKLBW5BBBPETLRF7HBA3IOA.jpeg?auth=42db2371b7c875c685195895d8054cb30921200cf0de11c4b101abd2002af6d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2242&amp;height=1339</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Masdar has been expanding its global portfolio with partnerships and acquisitions. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/06/11/pentagon-issues-shelter-in-place-order-over-air-quality-issue/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T16:13:08.885Z</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>2026-06-11T16:13:08.885Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pentagon issues all-clear after lockdown over 'air quality issue']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LE5OXNYQ3HKUIDXLSGQLQS2X74.jpg?auth=cc95f52d8d1056b67a88c3a53ad48c65789ac46d037024deb9152a2924253201&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Several floors and corridors inside the Pentagon were locked down due to a 'hazardous materials incident'. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>