<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/21/trump-extends-iran-ceasefire-after-request-from-pakistan/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T20:54:19.798Z</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>2026-04-21T20:54:19.798Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump extends Iran ceasefire after request from Pakistan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JYZU6R2L5YV5BZJGKTCC77VCFQ.jpg?auth=d560ff1b1244c23780919c5370cf1b9277f4db35732dc4e7962b43863710bb58&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump at the White House on April 18, 2026. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/04/21/israel-lebanon-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T20:01:00Z</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>2026-04-21T20:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for April 22, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V7TMCBSM3VBFVMD25XEB724XEQ.jpeg?auth=159062805dd250ee93dc84f2fa95d3054f436fde7dea5a00c9e556f8d9aabc26&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/2026/04/21/uae-economy-highly-resilient-ambassador-to-us-says-after-trump-discusses-potential-currency-swap/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T19:09:21.206Z</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>2026-04-21T19:09:21.206Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE economy highly resilient, ambassador to US says after Trump discusses possible currency swap]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/APMXOHNJV5CMNFJSHQR4DY2554.jpg?auth=89ef2cb442e22cbb6708d70423c6807e59db9e7fe990cbdda824e790b27e77db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US and UAE flags on display during President Donald Trump's visit last year.  Photo: UAE Presidential Court
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/21/shabab-al-ahli-see-afc-champions-league-elite-hopes-ended-after-farcical-var-call/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T18:55:20.213Z</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>2026-04-21T18:55:20.213Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shabab Al Ahli see AFC Champions League Elite hopes ended after farcical VAR call]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NNE2GLA4WFBJBO7EW54QK5K5HU?auth=a0dc34f996fc299056e90cba4ae63325a2cfacfcfb2444c3683eed097034be8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4282&amp;height=2409</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 21:  Guilherme Bala (L) of Shabab Al Ahli reacts after his goal was disallowed for offside as  Sultan Adil Alameeri (R) of Shabab Al Ahli looks on during the AFC Champions League Semi Final match between FC Machida Zelvia and Shabab Al Ahli at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on April 21, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/21/eu-makes-weakening-hezbollah-a-priority-after-plea-from-lebanese-pm/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T17:02:36.06Z</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>2026-04-21T17:02:36.06Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanon's Prime Minister says he will 'not be intimidated by Hezbollah' as he asks Europe to support army]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JFFGPVEEOSSH4BED3HE573C3XY.jpg?auth=2d507d7d8e45c194d77ce77c852b08992d24d5cb5fb6e21aa6bc43d33bb31bf3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4433&amp;height=2955</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, right, and France's President Emmanuel Macron said it was important to disarm Hezbollah.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/israeli-army-disciplines-soldiers-for-vandalising-jesus-statue-in-lebanon/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T15:35:36.79Z</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>2026-04-21T15:35:36.79Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli army disciplines soldiers for vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OBK5UUPPD5FT5B666WAUUQ2S4M?auth=64b12037d6ecb802bf7695afe44995e832f748593b2bcd17a7e936c6ed708f03&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1066&amp;height=600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Israeli soldier damages a statue of Jesus in Debel, Lebanon. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/21/masdar-and-scottishpower-install-uks-largest-wind-turbines/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T15:12:29.14Z</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>2026-04-21T15:12:29.14Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Masdar and ScottishPower install UK's largest wind turbines]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FKKUBWD56BC6LHZLDYUPRYMBLU.jpg?auth=5ea0edeece56f3b30c5ed38525aeffb719bda40fc3175ded74b2c9b451b118aa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4425&amp;height=2950</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Each turbine can power an average home for more than four days with a single revolution. Photo: Masdar]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/21/police-arrest-seven-suspected-of-plotting-iran-backed-attack-on-jewish-target/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T14:59:30.758Z</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>2026-04-21T14:59:30.758Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police arrest seven suspected of plotting Iran-backed attack on Jewish target ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6ZF3F63OYZA3YWH2TLLDWPK4LA.jpg?auth=bc3de524b6a1579135af651710570fefd4bfe8ebced16a6e91ff92838131ac10&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4080&amp;height=3072</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police officers on patrol close to Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north-west London, where an attempted arson attack on April caused smoke damage to a building room but no injuries or significant structural damage. PA Wire]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/21/iran-us-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T14:46:23.906Z</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>2026-04-21T14:46:23.906Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[War pushes Iran’s fragile economy closer to its limits]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3BQZVAWVL3NTFHLEKLTN5TCAOE.jpg?auth=4203d1c8172d1d09baa585f8b02c1c6875e30f337c1117fe93610cc56707eee9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6720&amp;height=4480</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Damage at sites targeted by US-Israeli strikes in Tehran, Iran. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/21/sheikh-abdullah-vows-uae-will-confront-extremism-in-all-forms-after-terror-plot-foiled/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T14:41:40.52Z</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>2026-04-21T14:41:40.52Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Abdullah vows UAE will confront 'extremism in all forms' after foiling terrorist plot]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DKMORXK4JVEC5EFMAFJQXAFM4E.jpg?auth=0bef9deacaf81f4dc3e88bd0b24b210e5447af20074c57a3e8ef8a02cd19b753&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has stressed the importance of international co-operation to help 'eradicate the roots of terrorism'. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/21/uk-keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-us-labour-conservatives-greens-reform-british-politics/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T14:00:00Z</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>2026-04-21T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A possible Keir Starmer exit suggests it's time to examine what ails British politics]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YFHRHQMUPVGJ5EEKPKRLOJ5664.jpg?auth=93f71edfc007b839eb3283bd0ec2afbcd5cccdf3e0d53fecae538397b9dfaecb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3280&amp;height=2186</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party trails badly in opinion polls. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/04/21/crypto-scam-strait-of-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T13:57:32.621Z</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>2026-04-21T13:57:32.621Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fraudsters offer ships Strait of Hormuz passage in exchange for crypto]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/47TY7UQIQAJ22QYP5R5HC6ETZQ.jpg?auth=317163a212ecca0102cc7e635b29f0994c9ebf95cd59f23db498305977de5d54&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1578&amp;height=1056</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. Some have reportedly fallen foul of a spoof message charging them to cross the waterway. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/21/gulf-jet-fuel-exports-plunge-80-as-iran-war-triggers-historic-oil-supply-shock/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T12:34:50.417Z</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>2026-04-21T12:34:50.417Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gulf jet fuel exports plunge 80% as Iran war triggers historic oil supply shock]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/F6DW5OJ5VZFKLIK2NTGOYCTDRU.png?auth=e372bccd13b229f234c228116fbcff447b5f5a16ebd1f925dbf84799bd5ce861&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Overall supply of jet fuel from the Gulf slumped in April]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/21/investcorp-capital-invests-200m-in-us-real-estate/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T12:15:35.558Z</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>2026-04-21T12:15:35.558Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Investcorp Capital acquires US real estate assets for $200m]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DSBXUNAH4BCXLHWITANVN5AIAE.jpg?auth=f3ae8cfc253e63ac3cbc60410c3bf7c1cb71a7f56a8e75ebef7beac011928603&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4412&amp;height=2941</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi-listed Investcorp Capital, is a unit of Mubadala Investment Company-backed Investcorp. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/21/new-chief-john-ternus-leads-apple-into-ai-era-with-hardware-at-its-core/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T12:00:06.158Z</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>2026-04-21T12:00:06.158Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New chief John Ternus leads Apple into AI era with hardware at its core]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IZNBT4EW6GWSA634XAS4OHGZFA.jpg?auth=923344941b3c459debcc8b65e7c8e5e77bd083faf554a312cba142f4896c9120&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2738&amp;height=1825</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[John Ternus is to become Apple's next chief executive on September 1, taking over from Tim Cook. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/21/sheikh-zayed-kept-going-uae-launches-entrepreneur-training-scheme-inspired-by-founding-father/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T11:29:17.316Z</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>2026-04-21T11:29:17.316Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Sheikh Zayed kept going': UAE launches entrepreneur training scheme inspired by Founding Father]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/35UXYXVUVLLWRCMG2RHKXQNQ3U.jpg?auth=baa5ebab65a0207c1252f51a452916af059f706e6469466b4442b502b2cddf53&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The plan aims to help Emirati families be 'part of an economy that is ever changing and evolving'. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/21/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-reviews-dh3-billion-plan-to-revamp-dubai-beaches/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T11:27:51.966Z</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>2026-04-21T11:27:51.966Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reviews Dh3 billion plan to revamp Dubai beaches]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JTFDO72KR5B55MPDTSKUYWGUKQ.jpg?auth=6ef83a340a957b32ad6f277c158f7b2c7ba3ca745d4b4d21f98ce8dcb5f3708f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=900&amp;height=582</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, leads an inspection of Al Mamzar beach in Dubai. 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Sources say the Palestinian committee appointed to govern the strip has made little progress. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/us-suspends-iraqs-dollar-access-as-pressure-tactic-to-curb-iranian-influence-and-militias/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T10:27:34.53Z</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>2026-04-21T10:27:34.53Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US suspends Iraq’s dollar access as pressure tactic to curb Iranian influence and militias]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3FXLGVH764VQAQ5LASUXFLAV5I.jpg?auth=fb611925544b2302c5b5d1434bae9e9907d4ca531a78146f67e750f1d514ad92&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve Bank of New York supplies Iraq with hard currency for foreign exchange transactions. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/21/jordan-lays-tracks-for-growth-with-23-billion-rail-project/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T10:21:50.026Z</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>2026-04-21T10:21:50.026Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jordan lays tracks for growth with $2.3 billion rail project]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D5ZN72USEFADXGXYWTAI7MP7RY.jpeg?auth=b1a389bc543d0657bc38167d7f1166d972b2f1abfb4f075a8b608d6aaa11d6e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aqaba port. The project will create a 360km railway linking the site with the phosphate and potash production areas of Shidiya and Ghor Al-Safi. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/21/uk-to-drop-natural-gas-as-the-benchmark-for-electricity-prices/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:58:36.122Z</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>2026-04-21T09:58:36.122Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK to drop natural gas as benchmark for electricity prices]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/26NKZTCFFJZI36MS37BCNLE2PA.jpg?auth=c703de7a1872862c51c26b194d67a4f59b83ad128cedf100b507ae37ee5adc70&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3537&amp;height=2358</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ed Miliband, the UK Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, launches a new electricity price policy.  PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/21/egypts-rania-al-mashat-to-become-head-of-uns-economic-and-social-commission-for-western-asia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:38:33.97Z</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>2026-04-21T09:38:33.97Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Egypt's Rania Al Mashat to become head of UN's Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BCGVW2T5YNE4VMUIW4QBDBNJYY.jpg?auth=a6ee31af6a0d8c6c37ee4139cc28be1c71947a48fe1a79135ebf495dfed43ea3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rania Al Mashat served as a minister in Egypt from 2018 to 2026, holding portfolios including tourism. 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Photo: Unifil]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/21/president-sheikh-mohamed-receives-ruler-of-ras-al-khaimah-in-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:25:37.72Z</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>2026-04-21T09:25:37.72Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed receives Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah in Abu Dhabi]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5TFAK3F7RJDUZEBGF7FOK3WHQ4.jpg?auth=540dc283f38a2593a71191d9ac93927b9d9474c1d46c02f34c4d0cd859226cb2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/21/gulf-us-iran-israel-middle-east-security-ceasefire-talks-negotiations-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:00:00Z</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>2026-04-21T09:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Gulf nations should be at the US-Iran negotiating table]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DG2WCSG6W3AYHBQVWIF2HLKONA.jpg?auth=adb9e9609575db6c60c6e64e2e0863e77e46dbf19cca3a86e7fcbbc8003fb6e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5444&amp;height=3347</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Vice President JD Vance's televised news conference before leaving Islamabad following the first round of talks earlier this month. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/04/21/manus-on-markets-apples-shock-ceo-choice-amid-ai-boom/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T08:55:55.274Z</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>2026-04-21T08:55:55.274Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Manus on Markets: Apple's 'shock' CEO choice amid AI boom]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XGKVACE67BDAJF555EZ75EZ5CE.jpg?auth=748b658639874acbd2916aab3bc6e7ee5a4f892249380a9a9fa7134e415f84cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Apple's 'shock' CEO choice amid AI boom]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/iraq-reopens-rabia-border-crossing-to-ease-fuel-shipments-through-syria/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T08:50:28.36Z</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>2026-04-21T08:50:28.36Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraq reopens Rabia border crossing to ease fuel shipments through Syria]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZYBAR6OXCND3HN6EUZOUZ2GLYY.jpg?auth=15b66b03c00dbcc8dd96239ceeed729824b21f66cb10c08012fc9dd87dfeb1b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3565&amp;height=2005</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iraqi security forces reopen the Rabia border crossing, which was closed early in the Syrian civil war. 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Photo: Aldar]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/israeli-ministers-celebrate-re-opening-of-settlement-21-years-after-its-evacuation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T08:21:58.538Z</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>2026-04-21T08:21:58.538Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli ministers celebrate reopening of settlement 21 years after its evacuation ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C2D6A62AKZDVJL4AM6KTFKQ4B4?auth=d7933d25d19ef35a13dfd40a1778c3020a73bd43f93c16cd12aba657f9e25907&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1552&amp;height=873</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, centre, stands with settlers at the end of the resettlement ceremony at Sa-Nur in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on April 19, 2026.  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Photo: The Earth Prize]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/syrian-security-forces-arrest-suspected-war-criminals-in-latakia-raids-interior-ministry-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T05:56:42.981Z</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>2026-04-21T05:56:42.981Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Syrian security forces arrest suspected war criminals in Latakia raids, Interior Ministry says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UVMCPPGXZPZWIDRYC357ZUOKAY.jpg?auth=39337727253e608a391f9cb89a2ec5ad9f2aa13ee9057f8b0892857236fb9b0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syrian security forces stand guard in Latakia, which has been the scene of unrest and violence since the end of the civil war. 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AP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/21/uk-us-king-charles-donald-trump-queen-camilla-iran-war-independence-anniversary/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T04:00:00Z</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>2026-04-21T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can King Charles save the US-UK relationship?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EW36UR7O63GMYRUW7WO7AS73JQ.jpg?auth=49a78cce350a6ba0d777ccbc0101548ffe460e727dc559193446f78a8b6c1f15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4737&amp;height=3160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It is known that Donald Trump has been buoyed by two state visits to the UK and the attention of King Charles III. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/21/carlos-alcaraz-wins-laureus-award-but-casts-doubt-on-whether-he-will-play-french-open/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T03:21:29.218Z</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>2026-04-21T03:21:29.218Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz wins Laureus award but casts doubt on whether he will play French Open]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AORDJMPZKRFYRMGC2EVYRYXP6I?auth=305b9c72e73e296a7a18f7be5879f84f15c705f249cd6868def2cb263bb8d68d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4963&amp;height=2792</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz accepts the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award on stage in Madrid. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/04/21/from-gaza-to-syria-stories-from-middle-east-dominate-art-exhibition-in-portugal/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T03:03:00Z</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>2026-04-21T03:03:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Gaza to Syria: Stories from Middle East dominate art exhibition in Portugal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/L6I4LSSBOZHAPKZL7MCWI7UPY4.jpg?auth=e568f8d585e621385763d029e7d22f943f6460387d204415b67090cd62fe10a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3858&amp;height=3140</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Death by a Thousand Cuts shows evacuation leaflets being airdropped over Gaza between October 2023 and October 2025. Photo: Forensic Architecture]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/21/imfs-jihad-azour-says-iran-war-more-disruptive-than-oil-shock-for-the-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T03:00:00Z</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>2026-04-21T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE can deal with severe shock from Iran war, IMF says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IWRIZCLVCESJUXPOOKDFDMRCG4.jpg?auth=0ed9defd3de0a4115e972bded3a59f8e1f9cebc2753bf5eebefc93a71281d8f3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jihad Azour, director of Middle East and Central Asia at International Monetary Fund, at a news conference during the IMF and World Bank Spring meetings at IMF headquarters in Washington last week. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/04/21/psl-2026-has-babar-azam-regained-his-touch-in-t20-cricket/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T02:49:04.639Z</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>2026-04-21T02:49:04.639Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[PSL 2026: Has Babar Azam regained his touch in T20 cricket?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OUETADLVNZEUJKN2WDG7MW5TRA?auth=0d31bb311794c376112b6ab88568d483203df0d12b4ac703c28713cad14485a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2338&amp;height=1315</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Peshawar Zalmi's Babar Azam has been in fine form in the Pakistan Super League. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/afghanistan-feels-heat-of-iran-war-as-taliban-official-says-attacks-on-gulf-unfair/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T02:00:00Z</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>2026-04-21T02:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Afghanistan feels heat of Iran war as Taliban official says attacks on Gulf 'unfair']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LU3JBBYORJECNLSYK7KP4KE67E?auth=13e0de7d4480ff3f34f180170541aac1e63b3b1818a6353839c6c6978231e3fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5737&amp;height=3227</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Afghans carry their belongings alongside a railway after returning over the border from wartime Iran. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/20/tim-cook-to-step-down-as-apple-chief-executive/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T21:09:57.058Z</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>2026-04-20T21:09:57.058Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/24OZFCO6BLC3K7TSDMRLEMXUI4.jpg?auth=032c60bee036a407a2209341ca5e9ed83f5bbd6ace61fb87db6eb1e6d5a300a2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4596&amp;height=3064</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Departing Apple chief executive Tim Cook.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/20/trump-sends-mixed-signals-on-iran-talks-as-ceasefire-deadline-nears/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T20:45:35.911Z</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>2026-04-20T20:45:35.911Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump sends mixed signals on Iran talks as ceasefire deadline nears]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZP4G45JJFCD3AF5OBMLQFLF5VI.jpg?auth=d4a08010ca261f982ed28453ac3da0685e2b81d84b76c20e90bbb241be47228b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has said the US is 'winning' the war with Iran and accused major American news organisations of misrepresenting the conflict. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/04/20/us-iran-strait-of-hormuz-talks-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T20:01:00Z</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>2026-04-20T20:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for April 21, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FPAQO5WNMRC65CDERQCVEZ6DSA.jpeg?auth=db1c0af75c7e96d790bdc247bcb7b738d8805629cf5345715790a99edc08d0ae&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/2026/04/20/israel-lebanon-talks-second-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T18:29:40.494Z</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>2026-04-20T18:29:40.494Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US to host next round of Israel-Lebanon talks, State Department says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VC6R6ME77JAW5HUZNSPOYDQG3I?auth=ad97d53cdd4a1b5fdeb0a4912d4e60c13eedb06abcb60a78233f79c27fd1dd5b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5302&amp;height=2982</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, centre, attended the first round of Israeli-Lebanese talks at the State Department on April 14.  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It can do so again]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/W2WTDN2JVVA7PEX763TZKHAQO4.jpg?auth=12bfbb5731f5eef35805f2ec4c39dc48abfe290d1c44721a50b5298275a550d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The current geopolitical tensions across the Middle East have once again demonstrated how quickly the skies themselves can become contested territory. Getty]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/04/20/10-patriotic-songs-released-by-gulf-artists-in-response-to-the-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T13:29:00.683Z</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>2026-04-20T13:29:00.683Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[10 patriotic songs released by Gulf artists in response to the Iran war ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2LAVEYPTQ27D4PQMKNITA6YSSQ.jpg?auth=59b25a2ad77c6a5ca9fb6578cb7b81ccc038a2a03747ea9cb57d86ff782a4c6f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=710</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emirati singer Hussain Al Jassmi released Ya Biladi (My Country) among other songs since the conflict began. Satish Kumar / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/20/uae-sends-100-tonnes-of-gaza-food-aid-to-al-arish-in-egypt-under-aid-operation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T13:18:18.829Z</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>2026-04-20T13:18:18.829Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE sends 100 tonnes of Gaza food aid to Al Arish in Egypt under aid operation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V7YGNUFOXZEA3HI3TL2EIDYMZY.jpeg?auth=303e7bb900cca1baeac98911265500a7ba124437322224f0ff3aa1aa137b0cbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3150&amp;height=2100</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE has delivered a further 100 tonnes of food aid for Gaza to the Egyptian city of Al Arish. Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/21/uae-dismantles-terrorist-cell-and-arrests-members/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T13:15:09.986Z</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>2026-04-20T13:15:09.986Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE dismantles terrorist cell and arrests members]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3RVM5T6AAREO7HAMEAWEL53W34.jpeg?auth=d10d8f52c219092f110eef8cbb4ac26be5677d8e88acf07d436d3177a10d4531&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1089&amp;height=658</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE State Security Department has dismantled a terrorist organisation and arrested its members. 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Pawan Singh / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/20/iraq-politics-militias-baghdad-iran-us-middle-east-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T11:00:00Z</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>2026-04-20T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New government, old constraints: What Baghdad needs to do to tame pro-Iran militias in Iraq]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IKXQR6RLQWDJVSE2HUZ3UZWUII.jpg?auth=027f8133d965db97d4a0d6f0ecd755151ff7a519924be3cbff352db60d92515d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Popular Mobilisation Forces during a funeral in Baghdad. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/20/best-photos-of-april-20-a-wedding-ceremony-in-mumbai-to-us-marines-boarding-a-vessel-in-the-arabian-sea/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T10:49:58.429Z</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>2026-04-20T10:49:58.429Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Best photos of April 20: A wedding ceremony in Mumbai to US Marines boarding a vessel in the Arabian Sea ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WBTG6RNRQZSNGI2NYYVMBK4NCE.jpg?auth=d04a5ace3b93eb558e990a416bcd3ca1e4b5ed8fd0d65383df727ebee39a925c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Muslim bride waits to get married during a mass wedding ceremony in Mumbai on April 19, 2026.  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