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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/10/23/king-abdullah-condemns-terrorist-attack-at-jordan-church-that-left-six-dead-and-28-injured/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T14:43:52.105Z</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>2026-10-23T14:43:52.105Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[King Abdullah condemns ‘terrorist attack’ at Jordan church that killed seven]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FRL3ZIPWMA7YZ7MXJZCR5ALQCE.jpg?auth=211f60a98af497c8409208f39e2820d4e6fdcbb18ea1dd4190b5bc75adef2623&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Hamoud church is seen from outside as police inspect the scene after gunmen opened fire during a funeral on October 23, 2026. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/in-focus/2026/10/23/how-ai-is-driving-the-future-of-clean-water-and-energy-at-wetex-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T14:15:02.634Z</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>2026-10-23T14:15:02.634Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How AI is driving the future of clean water and energy at WETEX 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XOQFTNU6ORD4TNQAPI63WFZRHU.jpg?auth=5a89bdf73687dac8abf6bd8e6c32d72f97374cd6c8581c24b99d9864c64f510d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence was the main topic of conversation on day two of Dubai’s Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/10/23/ramy-youssefs-a24-directorial-debut-martha-muhammad-what-we-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T14:14:57.384Z</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>2026-10-23T14:14:57.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ramy Youssef’s A24 directorial debut Martha & Muhammad: What we know]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KMB6UKYXH43457DKJ7SHEL37QE.jpg?auth=87c79369173d07654e549bbc49e4b8b5d0ad9d2e6865d803c2a9dc4cda7d7f1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4712&amp;height=3141</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ramy Youssef will make his first move behind the camera for a feature film later this year. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/23/dubai-sends-winter-relief-supplies-to-gaza-through-new-air-bridge/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T13:57:19.021Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-23T13:57:19.021Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai sends winter relief supplies to Gaza through new air bridge]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GR66TIHPBFACZGGQMQX5EIV7SQ.jpg?auth=f6f1008aaa844e8ae04746a147098acf954b9445dfde2f403fa2d8816368c356&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3126</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The flight arrived in Al Arish, Egypt. Photo: Dubai Media office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/23/russia-and-ukraine-exchange-540-captives-after-latest-uae-mediation/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T13:30:21.502Z</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>2026-10-23T13:30:21.502Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Russia and Ukraine exchange 540 captives after latest UAE mediation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PDDS6JYOFFCMJNLEDMOHRG6MYU.jpg?auth=581617f17b5efa14f2248d0bcef36acde3d50709cb1a80c2884e15a579aa6d3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This is the 27th detainee exchange between Russia and Ukraine through UAE-led talks. Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskiy/X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/10/23/showjumping-leaps-forward-with-global-champions-tour-at-giza-pyramids/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T13:06:53.503Z</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>2026-10-23T13:06:53.503Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Showjumping leaps forward with Global Champions Tour at Giza Pyramids]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3RGDYDRZICURKXPQ5472LV57FM.jpg?auth=8f46f74e2f737ae9510f7807c4782440714b25bb6d240c8e430f62242d1fdec7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2195&amp;height=1456</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Equestrian - Horse Jumping - Longines Global Champions Tour - The Pyramids of Giza, Giza, Egypt - October 22, 2026 Italy's Emanuele Gaudiano rides Chabrello PS during the Longines Global Champions Tour REUTERS / Amr Abdallah Dalsh]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/23/six-arrested-after-dubai-resident-loses-years-of-savings-in-online-shopping-scam/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T12:35:14.659Z</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>2026-10-23T12:35:14.659Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Six arrested after Dubai resident loses years of savings in online shopping scam]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GF4SJB4DDVA4BIJLT6NAKYHBKQ.png?auth=53ce933cab936b581102c0a02c790099fdd5a3cbe96695d39605169042fb06da&amp;smart=true&amp;width=752&amp;height=482</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The six people arrested after Dubai Police investigated complaints of unexplained bank account deductions. Photo: Dubai Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/23/why-uae-petrol-prices-are-expected-to-rise-again-in-november/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T12:14:37.971Z</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>2026-10-23T12:14:37.971Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE petrol prices expected to rise again in November]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MUNR3T5BXTFF7Z4FTS5D254UFE.jpg?auth=0c02a29f08261b05e13731a2671cad942b662ec1fb0c4aec5bb3aa3ac72676bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3972&amp;height=2778</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A petrol price increase in the UAE in November would be the fourth consecutive monthly rise. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/10/23/uae-guide-museum-gallery-exhibitions-to-see-abu-dhabi-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T12:09:42.419Z</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>2026-10-23T12:09:42.419Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE art guide: 15 exhibitions to see, from Indian Ocean history at Louvre Abu Dhabi to Paul Guiragossian]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LTSSYTYZR5EEFJJGREXUFODMEA.jpg?auth=52997ac931f845cc2bc189834c73830c12d7753420013daf10a6a200a067486e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6165&amp;height=4112</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Spices and Wonders: Sailing the Indian Ocean is a new exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/23/sheikh-theyab-holds-talks-with-indian-prime-minister-narendra-modi-in-new-delhi/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T11:59:04.386Z</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>2026-10-23T11:59:04.386Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Theyab holds talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DLLQB22SSBDHRJ4CB2QBKFAF2Q.jpg?auth=2270cde0802766f8e4e631310588019b3e1f84d0bf1485fb91c9d2979114d1c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5779&amp;height=3853</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed with Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the NDTV World Summit in New Delhi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/10/23/news-quiz-of-the-week-october-23-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T11:54:53.182Z</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>2026-10-23T11:54:53.182Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[News quiz of the week: October 23, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3UHXUGFFHZCWXIDOHD52KS7BPA.jpg?auth=af05fc8795b7bf28eab320f6b44bd10d1dd9ef07c8ebe08ca592c48ab4bdaf1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quiz of the week]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/23/uk-telegraph-staff-face-cuts-after-axel-springer-takeover/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T11:50:25.586Z</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>2026-10-23T11:50:25.586Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK Telegraph staff face cuts after Axel Springer takeover]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QZ35FKMYR5EY7K7BI4SINYC7OI.jpg?auth=805783a6ed27761e4c425cebec9497d8f65751e023e20f6b549ccef03f777e38&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3750</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Axel Springer bought the Telegraph Media Group earlier this year. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/23/iran-deliberately-undermining-iraqs-security-says-al-zaidi-adviser/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T11:35:58.959Z</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>2026-10-23T11:35:58.959Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran 'deliberately undermining Iraq’s security', says Al Zaidi adviser]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DSZ2TTAKZFAWPC2FQGGRXEACPQ.JPG?auth=475708cddd7f138ccd31e68602b03ddce4fb4cabaaa02f382411011e851d5ee1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5900&amp;height=4140</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Security personnel stand near the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/10/23/saudi-arabia-flight-cancellations-which-airlines-are-suspending-services-and-until-when/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T11:21:54.818Z</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>2026-10-23T11:21:54.818Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia flight cancellations: Which airlines are suspending services and until when?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LTZS2ABTMFD4VCMRMLCBOS7BX4.jpg?auth=23ef588b76ba4160aaaf7fd7a640f66bcaabfb5e9f784e66561b912c5ac38e0b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5881&amp;height=3893</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Etihad Airways has extended flight cancellations between Abu Dhabi and three Saudi cities until November 5. Photo: Etihad Airways]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/10/23/terror-investigation-launched-after-drive-by-shooting-near-paris/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T10:59:46.588Z</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>2026-10-23T10:59:46.588Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Terror investigation launched after deadly drive-by shooting near Paris]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4SUNRPD5VKEM434653IYBQVO4A.jpg?auth=6a94130eaf91baf68a69b77470a8264a5f6b4fe78d2d2228203a3d7b402e2ccf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters at a petrol station in the Paris suburb of Trappes where a man opened fire from his car. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/23/uk-government-advises-stockpiling-water-and-food/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T10:53:52.323Z</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>2026-10-23T10:53:52.323Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK government advises stockpiling water and food]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WYDAXBSNLYUZ76NFUE62RKMAXU.jpg?auth=ea8a843b1ca79d399df76fb5d3812d14505db2a30e94cabda1c4c94c612562db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5735&amp;height=3572</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UK households have been told to stock up on bottled water and non-perishable foods. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/23/michael-carrick-does-not-have-support-of-all-man-united-players-but-manager-alone-cant-be-held-responsible/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T10:40:25.536Z</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>2026-10-23T10:40:25.536Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Michael Carrick does not have support of all Man United players but manager alone can't be held responsible]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/N2FPVPVTWPN7TBQH5KBKTWRXFY.jpg?auth=44a9d0bf3f36ac45048a4cc9e1ad97c98bbdcea978d689bb7240d03f12fc060f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2384&amp;height=1589</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Michael Carrick after the Uefa Champions League defeat to Como. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/10/20/abu-dhabi-f1-concert-and-clubbing-guide-from-andrea-bocelli-and-imagine-dragons-to-black-coffee/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T10:34:34.432Z</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>2026-10-23T10:34:34.432Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi F1 concert and clubbing guide, from Andrea Bocelli and Imagine Dragons to Jennifer Lopez]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QYKY4NRGNMPG64EXYJTELUKDHI.jpg?auth=3f38a9d85c864bb5ab248594831ec637644b29d45addfe245c9165073895125d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2094</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jennifer Lopez is to return to Abu Dhabi as part of the Grand Prix after-race concert series. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2026/10/23/dubai-fashion-week-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T10:26:25.394Z</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>2026-10-23T10:26:25.394Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai Fashion Week opens with dazzling couture by Yousef Al Jasmi, Sara Pedram, Pallavi Puri and Kresha Bajaj]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ARCO6NTHTJEYFIW2VX54RPWKEU.jpg?auth=c02a2835b8d5a81381b7e88645a8fa591631ab0c530c6ceb55f3abd3b254f17a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7698&amp;height=4330</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A model showcases a collaboration between Kresha Bajaj and Alok Lodha Jewels at Dubai Fashion Week. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/23/lebanese-and-british-troops-conclude-three-week-joint-exercise-with-mock-helicopter-assault/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T10:13:19.254Z</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>2026-10-23T10:13:19.254Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanese and British troops conclude three-week joint exercise with mock helicopter assault]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZREWCYMN2RAU5PPA5SYIIMHY5U.jpg?auth=f5bb7af6d5ac50cb66f97235611efa13d2a469b9ad956f332cb4051c3b3c3941&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In the presence of the army's acting commander, Brigadier General Hassan Odeh, the PEGASUS CEDAR 2026 exercise, which lasted for three weeks, was concluded. 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Photo: Lebanese Army]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/23/global-hamas-fundraising-network-shut-down-after-gaza-aid-diverted/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T09:50:01.383Z</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>2026-10-23T09:50:01.383Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Global Hamas fundraising network shut down after 'Gaza aid diverted']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HECOPSBGKRGDDB3RLLF6XYYSQM.jpg?auth=5f74b46e22742b4d2502fcc44dc73068052255ae9d954c11fbc39f5856a26542&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Saleem Alzaq, left, is accused of controlling a fundraising operation under the guise of aid for Gaza, right. 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Photo: Cozy Lives]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/10/23/un-next-secretary-general-diplomacy/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T03:00:00Z</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>2026-10-23T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The UN's next leader must be given room to deliver]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/S3AC27PARWQFMKA3TBGIDMPRSQ.jpg?auth=09e381b76032952de3ae91718d317f2cd0ef940637066bb51b090f8ade5b7311&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UN headquarters in New York. The organisation's next leader must have the vision to renew its purpose, and member states must help that leader get results. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/feedback/2026/10/23/flydubai-pilot-captain-smit-machchhar-hero-ali-alhosani-imf-obesity-drugs/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T03:00:00Z</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>2026-10-23T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Capt Smit Machchhar is ‘more than a pilot’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EH2AXJRTVREKPM2XLS2HJFCSNY.jpg?auth=e8c2e9e6654f5694fb5157a65a133669c52b4cdb2974f80e97cce141cc562d77&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3464&amp;height=1948</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar during an interview with The National in Abu Dhabi. Photo: The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/23/uae-woman-arthritis-diagnosis-symptoms/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T02:00:01Z</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>2026-10-23T02:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woman diagnosed with arthritis after 10 years of pain dismissed as stress]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MCKRUPYAMFFJZCWFXSZR7QO37U.jpg?auth=9fe13e922d9ee6b717bd6b3c78a838b2bd7e1428365c5335c78b726524e6d48e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Afna Shanavas talks about her undiagnosed arthritis as a teenager ahead of World Arthritis Day.
Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/beyond-the-headlines/2026/10/23/israeli-elections-what-would-a-new-government-change/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T02:00:00Z</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>2026-10-23T02:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel's elections: What would a new government change?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LS62T76VUCNGLPK2EE7IHIDE4I.jpg?auth=618c071ed5e8eaffb0ffe80fd6c39e238e1914c79491585c7f852805991878b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Israeli worker prepares packing of ballots and polling station equipment at the Central Elections Committee's Logistics Center in Shoham. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/10/23/france-riots/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T00:01:00Z</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>2026-10-23T00:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for October 23, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/L6EEYPPXKJDJRI34QZUFHQIHYM.jpeg?auth=28c1c00b58bf8026310e28ab4114971055c9ee85ef30900904b7b59febe3ce38&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/uae/2026/10/23/umm-al-quwain-beaches-uae-tanker-oil-spill/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T23:34:31.009Z</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>2026-10-22T23:34:31.009Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE confirms oil spill off coast and temporarily closes Umm Al Quwain beaches]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VF7CRDBCIZA4TL3IR7I5U7LXGI.jpg?auth=33ad6c48c2d9707347d95fa584430d4b87b625a019cc7b3df7fe68de6f738fba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=608</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Umm Al Quwain Municipality is leading clean-up efforts to limit the environmental effects of the oil spill. Photo: Umm Al Quwain Municipality]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/22/will-the-iran-war-resume-before-the-us-and-israeli-elections/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T20:39:16.412Z</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>2026-10-22T20:39:16.412Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will the Iran war resume before the US and Israeli elections?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/32B4DRVF2ZMBGMRISOEUBCKFSY.jpg?auth=550d04800571d2be3fb75be1ec6146f4a9c329f506546d7bc323abbbfdb0a1f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber prepares for an aerial refuel during Operation Epic Fury on March 20.  US Air Force]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/22/aipac-us-elections-endorsements/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T19:43:32.174Z</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>2026-10-22T19:43:32.174Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aipac ends US candidate endorsements as backlash over Israel grows]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3KD4IQQTYH6EKCWT7KI3OXK3CE.jpg?auth=b83e063e27821b4ebe2b0600e85f64e8c2d27ea33541a5e7bddb22c3ad54b1a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5822&amp;height=3881</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[There has been growing criticism of Aipac, particularly within the Democratic Party.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/22/dubai-municipality-reveals-plan-to-keep-city-safe-from-impact-of-heavy-rain/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T18:07:04.159Z</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>2026-10-22T18:07:04.159Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai Municipality reveals plan to keep city safe from impact of heavy rain]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YVFZBU6S7NHKRERVIY57HTMV7Q.jpg?auth=bb9d06775eaa8252e0b5d3608ebed34f41eb73f08d64239f5f7b46e43fdf13e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4096&amp;height=2730</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai Municipality has revealed its plan to help keep the emirate safe from heavy rain. Photo: Dubai Media Office / X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/22/can-netanyahu-bomb-iran-as-a-caretaker-pm-how-us-and-israeli-elections-could-affect-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T17:55:16.917Z</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>2026-10-22T17:55:16.917Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can Netanyahu bomb Iran as a caretaker PM? How US and Israeli elections could affect war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/B3EJLUYDJED7WQUXMDH6BEW65U.jpg?auth=57c561a17b4d7aed76e1cf75f7c1a4b26478d45b4b597d8033d7c59c3e5c4789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8057&amp;height=5371</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are both bracing for a public verdict on the Iran war. 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Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/10/22/france-reports-first-human-case-of-livestock-virus-shamonda-after-patient-dies/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T17:52:59.41Z</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>2026-10-22T17:52:59.41Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda after patient dies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/X4BTW3IFWOXMH7YANZLKJ3DSDM.jpg?auth=784efadaff91cac898982e23dc76656f9b30fb2d9a8ac08b48e8d497cd53b53b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shamonda is transmitted by midges and most ‌commonly found in cattle. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/22/uae-regulator-reviews-aix-financial-consultations-amid-investor-claims-and-payment-concerns/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T17:51:59.093Z</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>2026-10-22T17:51:59.093Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE regulator reviews AIX Financial Consultations amid investor claims and payment concerns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VZKJKAIF2RE4VGBHWKP6EZFBQ4.jpg?auth=2e000751cc858532715cab48e7b271d63aa0d1bec3688f96b8bd0bb7f4495e92&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5572&amp;height=3766</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A case has been filed in the DIFC Courts against AIX Financial Group. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/22/sheikh-abdullah-discusses-regional-security-with-cypriot-foreign-minister/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T17:49:53.616Z</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>2026-10-22T17:49:53.616Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional security with Cypriot Foreign Minister]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WQA6KT7EZNHVFL3WYATQ22NKSM.jpg?auth=f1b0c22a04b4dda562d8e62c95b86e8527712c9dace9cdd055194efcd68fe4fa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus. Wam / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/22/palisades-power-plant-nuclear-controversy/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T17:08:50.538Z</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>2026-10-22T17:08:50.538Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Palisades recovers damaged nuclear fuel assembly, but critics of restart escalate concerns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UAM3DE2HFRB7DP2K2HZUYFVVQU.jpg?auth=2069a01dea7482c3874dcfc7ae4c03c60bb76d245cc43ed41bcbc280e77d937e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=933&amp;height=523</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After receiving permission from regulators, engineers recently retrieved a nuclear fuel assembly that had tipped over at the Palisades plant in Michigan. Photo: Holtec]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/22/houthi-recruitment-gatherings-are-legitimate-military-targets-yemen-warns/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T17:01:54.16Z</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>2026-10-22T17:01:54.16Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi-led coalition denies Houthi claims Riyadh threatened to attack tribal and civilian gatherings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UVLI77L57D3MMGUYU5EAV4QBMM.jpg?auth=1c37ba365595ea9c990027b46a682bfb19edc1ede6dd296b0602c97de26395f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4493&amp;height=2996</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Houthi rebels take part in a rally to recruit more fighters in the capital Sanaa. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/22/texas-isis-assassination-attempt-keith-self/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T16:50:48.227Z</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>2026-10-22T16:50:48.227Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Teenager accused of planning assassination of Texas congressman in name of ISIS]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/STOIGNKBXGXWRERCCFNKRPD2YM.jpg?auth=775ce1326dd5a14c8e044b3280ccbeb510e9b05a51ab5f2ac17e8a108cfc90be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5678&amp;height=3621</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Keith Self has been claimed to be the target of a thwarted assassination attempt.  Getty Images via AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/22/president-sheikh-mohamed-congratulates-jiu-jitsu-team-after-asian-games-medal-haul-in-japan/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T16:46:09.056Z</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>2026-10-22T16:46:09.056Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed congratulates jiu-jitsu team after Asian Games medal haul in Japan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WCURRHLDLRBOBA4STUU3YP4HAQ.jpg?auth=9fc39ecfed3b968f1c01a899d982d456105cdfea1cfc6afc1d010da6754736f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2801</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed receives members of the UAE jiu-jitsu team from the Asian Games in Japan.  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Suhail Akram / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/22/uae-ranks-third-globally-for-quality-of-life-satisfaction-among-the-affluent/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T15:41:22.339Z</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>2026-10-22T15:41:22.339Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE ranks third globally for quality of life satisfaction among the affluent]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LK72DEAL4FAD5CBH6R6AERNL3U.jpg?auth=1d3b579b1952c74689bf412523e446c37a49190ad061e5ecbe028fa4785496d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5583&amp;height=3682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Investors in the UAE are more active in their business plans compared with others around the world, an HSBC study has shown. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/22/syria-druze-israel/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T14:26:00.827Z</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>2026-10-22T14:26:00.827Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Syria sends troops to Sweida front line as Israel moves hardware into area]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LVTVRSHLZ6ARE6GJR2YHIOYQL4.jpg?auth=47c74bf79e92eba6df55074459ff7e0072c71ae7d58aebb96ce063f711c6cef0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Syrian security officer at a government checkpoint in the northern countryside of Sweida. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/10/22/film-movies-journalism-news-social-media/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T14:00:00Z</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>2026-10-22T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The movies, the media and the messy truth]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TV5GBPP2EZE5HPM3R2XNGD7IGY.jpg?auth=0b8f334f01be14cd2fa444b1d84e7125ba80df2f029d5936d6034b9dbdef89ca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1772&amp;height=1240</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[All the President's Men is considered one of the greatest films about journalism. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/10/22/harry-brook-smashes-fastest-odi-double-century-but-england-still-lose-to-sri-lanka-in-run-fest/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T13:44:40.463Z</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>2026-10-22T13:44:40.463Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Harry Brook smashes fastest ODI double century but England still lose to Sri Lanka in run fest]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HM4JPTI7POGPXNGSUMVA7QFLIE.jpg?auth=52c1a3d90425f874c5b97e82f6d1c37d234dbab9f535e53beda256c767230161&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3970&amp;height=2646</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[England captain Harry Brook cracked 202 runs off 116 balls against Sri Lanka. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/10/22/ufc-333-predictions-volkanovski-and-dvalishvili-to-leave-abu-dhabi-as-champions/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T13:00:00Z</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>2026-10-22T13:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UFC 333 predictions: Volkanovski and Dvalishvili to leave Abu Dhabi as champions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LCYEHMZGHBFW3BSM27G26GBOYU.jpg?auth=7c9323b37f840c38a31aae0dcf9cc99e388f27e6367c05f2770df15491dd25fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4794&amp;height=3092</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Champion Alexander Volkanovski takes part in an open workout ahead of his title fight against Movsar Evloev in the bantamweight division. 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Reem Mohammed/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/22/imi-media-academy-and-abdulla-al-ghurair-foundation-to-prepare-29000-young-people-for-careers/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T12:25:31.88Z</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>2026-10-22T12:25:31.88Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IMI Media Academy and Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation to prepare 29,000 young people for careers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6HDT5GBHJJBIVAI425US5FPW4U.jpg?auth=b6e4d860a79c0400ff8d9dfc0e28c2e791f8dfa32b6a91003cbedc6fdb09365c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The partnership to develop Arab media talent through training, mentorship and opportunities to enter the industry]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/22/londons-prime-properties-take-a-10-hit-but-new-super-properties-emerge/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T12:19:26.134Z</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>2026-10-22T12:19:26.134Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[London’s prime properties take a 10% hit but new super homes emerge]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3YNJZP5ERBF3LEKCZZRUPLSXRM.jpg?auth=94652f4c9153fb47b685a20f30435e1b11da01da8bc886d89f565801fc0c7090&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5610&amp;height=2388</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The penthouse at 100 George Street is for sale at £15.5 million. 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