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Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/03/africas-food-security-at-risk-as-iran-war-squeezes-trade/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T15:11:27.753Z</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>2026-04-03T15:11:27.753Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Africa's food security at risk as Iran war squeezes trade]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VFBWSPR7H2L2PBJM76F4NX7Y44.jpg?auth=a31314f88306e84787ebc6eb900ce0fd1011c2332682f6619c00ae782d4639d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6500&amp;height=4401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rows of corn at a farm near Lichtenburg, South Africa. Communities across the continent rely on agriculture for their livelihood. 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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/03/gcc-gulf-economy/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T14:00:00Z</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>2026-04-03T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why the Gulf economies should do more to harmonise]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JISMGUVZMWKTINYJH6P4R276LE.jpg?auth=233e38f1882ffc87d41168cd71add4e47d7625723c2da0867ea6c72fe1a58559&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3210</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The foundations of economic resilience must be built in times of calm and strengthened in times of challenge. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/03/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-says-arab-reading-challenge-has-reached-40-million-children/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T13:52:52.918Z</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>2026-04-03T13:52:52.918Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid says Arab Reading Challenge has reached 40 million children]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WUEY3LN7XW37M6MZKOXFTKL46E.jpg?auth=a98eec02f03b3df6c740b7f24a5227cf0d4d9d6457bbf37b1a7f8a9cb7fec385&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5568&amp;height=3676</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, said the challenge benefits the Earth. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/03/why-us-still-needs-strait-of-hormuz-for-sake-of-global-economy/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T12:27:14.081Z</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>2026-04-03T12:27:14.081Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why US still needs Strait of Hormuz for sake of global economy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EJ3Q7W3ENUZHVEDAY2YE3DI6SQ.jpg?auth=b88c430fc65e58fd5c48d7b073acafd238511abda46a380037937946d466032b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A petrol pump in San Marcos, Texas. Petrol in the US now costs $4 a gallon, a level last reached in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/03/lebanese-artist-files-french-complaint-over-death-of-parents-killed-by-israeli-bombing-in-beirut/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T11:25:38.737Z</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>2026-04-03T11:25:38.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanese artist turns to French justice system after Israeli strike kills parents in Beirut]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3SMHMUWPHRESTJ7MIF74JCXIGM.JPG?auth=1caf13e6c3ae47cb45370ee3456cda4ce84618d6f8236e5885ddc41aebeaaa2b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3679</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Damaged buildings, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, Lebanon November 26, 2024. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/03/good-friday-around-the-world-in-pictures-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T11:16:52.728Z</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>2026-04-03T11:16:52.728Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Good Friday around the world - in pictures]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z46HGBDF6QI6MUJZPO3EUUKV5M.jpg?auth=3f8537a426c60029d5618a933c925b8f0da4a3ae273e071d6609bd0e34211307&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4821&amp;height=3214</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Catholic devotees transport a casket containing a statue of Jesus by boat during a Good Friday sea procession from Tuan Menino Chapel, a ritual inherited from Portuguese influence for over five centuries, in Larantuka, East Nusa Tenggara, on April 3, 2026.  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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/03/uae-iran-drone-missile-strikes/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T10:16:21.412Z</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>2026-04-03T10:16:21.412Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One killed and four injured after falling debris causes fires at Abu Dhabi gas plant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JHGCX7UZWFCLTD6Y7PQ2F6IH6I.jpg?auth=99cc8c5b54ea3cbde7427dc480a32ed7bfdeea12c710db89ab1b83e54db2a121&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5912&amp;height=3943</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE continues to defend itself against daily air strikes from Iran. 
Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/03/what-is-irans-historic-pasteur-institute-that-was-destroyed-in-us-israeli-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T09:43:54.769Z</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>2026-04-03T09:43:54.769Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What is Iran's historic Pasteur Institute that was destroyed in US-Israeli attacks?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PQCC34DLZBE6FNFRV6YES64FPM.jpg?auth=2c58cdd995b9210c0764016ed2d2d55907a4d95623ab24c5d78d888e4c945476&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=1000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Damage to the Pasteur Institute in Tehran. 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Photo: Equinor]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/03/bangladesh-mourns-six-citizens-killed-by-iranian-strikes-and-calls-for-end-to-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T09:19:34.954Z</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>2026-04-03T09:19:34.954Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bangladesh mourns six citizens killed by Iranian strikes and calls for end to war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SFJVXGTALII6T4F4XNFKHETEZQ.jpg?auth=9b805ed13fc70e7a1ea33190b7c72c77350bd8411f8331874ab7536d053547c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6507&amp;height=4338</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An anti-war protest in Bangladesh. The country has added its voice to growing calls for an end to the Iran war. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/03/best-photos-of-april-3-hindu-festival-in-kerala-to-displaced-families-in-lebanon-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T08:47:42.56Z</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>2026-04-03T08:47:42.56Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Best photos of April 3: Hindu festival in Kerala to displaced families in Lebanon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TIMCMD7DSNE7ZKAGQOA5BKATJA.JPG?auth=1f4d2a5fb1a974853084a699a96d5ebf9c3b1bd23324bb8f792801051d1e4e2d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4806&amp;height=3204</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A performer dressed as a deity leaps over a bonfire during the Hindu festival of Theyyam at a temple in Kannur, Kerala. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/03/iran-war-uncertainty-to-fuel-higher-oil-prices-for-longer-energy-experts-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T08:05:16.262Z</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>2026-04-03T08:05:16.262Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war uncertainty to fuel higher oil prices for longer, energy experts say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6WKKTI2JTHY2GIXVYJ2JYB2MSY.jpg?auth=ad0fb5da118297976a2179d287938240ded4105ec70e0ded4a1857f9bbe20e0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5184&amp;height=3456</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A tanker at the Port of Fujairah. The UAE has been instrumental in helping to mitigate the effects of Iran's actions on global oil supplies. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/04/03/which-flights-are-suspended-or-delayed-at-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-airports/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T08:02:28.399Z</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>2026-04-03T08:02:28.399Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE travel advisory: Which flights are suspended or delayed at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GAVPU5VEUBFMXPAGMXHPFKB6GQ.JPG?auth=e1b6c776cf14a6e2c599330aeddd09b371d798bfcfda91e69c781c895c9938fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5216&amp;height=3542</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The war continues to impact aviation across the Gulf. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/03/us-chief-of-staff-removed-in-rare-wartime-shake-up/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T04:34:35.499Z</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>2026-04-03T04:34:35.499Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hegseth removes US Army Chief of Staff in rare wartime shake-up]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/I2ZQ54K56JEJ5B52JSVNSWJGNI.jpg?auth=27146d3109be3d92740a8fbc631b7d0dc63b36fd172fc0cd882171c67a5846a2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gen Randy George, the US Army Chief of Staff, has been asked to retire immediately. 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Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/04/03/mumbai-unveils-plans-for-100000-capacity-cricket-stadium/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T03:43:46.33Z</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>2026-04-03T03:43:46.33Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mumbai unveils plans for 100,000-capacity cricket stadium]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SP4UGAVOY5CI7IFKJ5B3X4GWXE.jpg?auth=76a290ac81ec0a847927d31c436e86affa07c90a17c7dfa01c7e2c9484459a46&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5726&amp;height=3818</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Wankhede Stadium, which hosts all major men's international matches in Mumbai, has a capacity of just 33,000. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/03/fa-cup-predictions-man-city-ruin-mohamed-salahs-return-arsenal-advance/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T03:35:12.287Z</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>2026-04-03T03:35:12.287Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[FA Cup predictions: Man City ruin Mohamed Salah's return, Arsenal advance]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ITN4HYL3M4EQ4P72MREASHHPMI.jpg?auth=f2b55b01e024c71fe0d0d5fe1a4b0bd3d79c801d40eef1a99daf1ac3586c6b4f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3942&amp;height=2877</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 22: Erling Haaland of Manchester City holding the Carabao Cup trophy receives a kiss from a fan as he celebrates the team's victory in the Carabao Cup Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on March 22, 2026 in London, England. 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Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft takes off for a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, March 9, 2026.  U. S.  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Delores Johnson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/04/03/why-a-nine-minute-quantum-hack-of-bitcoin-isnt-a-real-threat-yet/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T03:00:00Z</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>2026-04-03T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why a nine-minute quantum hack of Bitcoin isn't a real threat – yet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SQVNXXIP4PLFY4TN65F4XB2CTE.jpg?auth=b8177b506a5fd0db828e681aa86848b6361721faef3ded8d60c076f24456f136&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bitcoin’s developers are not ignoring the problem. 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Photo: Dr Safa Bukhatir]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/04/03/artemis-us-nasa-space-middle-east-iran-europe/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T03:00:00Z</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>2026-04-03T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Artemis launch reveals the limits of 'America First' thinking]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6WED4MRFPMXZ3MUQS2WHBWMT4U.jpg?auth=508ef6a556cf0eaf3fc6e69933ffdf7eedd06c5489f94064ca9723155e24f411&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The American flag flutters as the Artemis II mission crosses the sky on Wednesday in Florida. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/02/world-cup-booking-shock-last-few-tickets-cost-thousands-of-dollars/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T20:27:34.146Z</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>2026-04-02T20:27:34.146Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup price shock: last few tickets cost thousands of dollars ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XA36PZWQLHIGAM4LKS73GAX3SM.jpg?auth=12334289f74e9226498b325ee8735eafc80cfda404d6bb2cf8acbe4d773838d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4806&amp;height=3204</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fifa headquarters in Zurich. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/02/gcc-urges-un-security-council-to-take-measures-to-ensure-freedom-of-navigation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T17:51:39.523Z</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>2026-04-02T17:51:39.523Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GCC urges UN Security Council to take 'measures' to ensure freedom of navigation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GYK74DQHAPC7V2N4CH3LWM7N2Y.jpg?auth=4aaa391f6f6b324de9bf23694029f8caa7bebb9b2098d44c07d3842b75c475fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2738&amp;height=1826</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi addressed the UN Security Council on Thursday. 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Photo: AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/02/a-season-of-hope-huge-crowds-for-easter-services-in-uae-as-iran-war-rages/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T16:32:41.997Z</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>2026-04-02T16:32:41.997Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['A season of hope': Huge crowds for Easter services in UAE as Iran war rages]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HQIYGYUIXJBA5PKJIVYNI6LCPM.jpg?auth=1fe7237bfd398991b2eabbbba28fefc67d2ee0e7469394c76260e3ff295112de&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7250&amp;height=4836</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fr Chito Bartolo, parish priest at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi, celebrates a Holy Thursday mass. Victor Besa / the National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/02/uk-education-board-cancels-international-a-level-and-gcse-exams-in-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T16:05:59.494Z</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>2026-04-02T16:05:59.494Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK education board cancels international A-Level and GCSE exams in three Gulf countries and Lebanon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BN2EZTDOSB4D3E373SBAHUCM7I.jpg?auth=983e1e91d785d8e655da1aaac433dd4de791926e3c08e9a9b20105e16358b491&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1279</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Iran war has caused significant disruption to the education sector across the Gulf. Photo: Getty]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/02/uae-energy-minister-says-no-country-has-right-to-disrupt-international-trade/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T15:30:47.538Z</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>2026-04-02T15:30:47.538Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE energy minister says no country has right to disrupt international trade]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A4U7E3IRL5DI5LBEAT7ZD3I6QY.jpg?auth=4178d81163a3b9747e8d9df6d3aa738b1d6857ba3a34dbc75629bf6a8244e975&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3234&amp;height=2445</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Suhail Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, stressed the importance of freedom of navigation in global trade. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/02/russia-seeks-to-create-grain-and-energy-hub-in-egypt/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T14:54:57.666Z</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>2026-04-02T14:54:57.666Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Russia seeks to create 'grain and energy hub' in Egypt]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SRKNJ364U5BK6AIOWCWRCP6TRQ.jpg?auth=7ddcd406bdb2e98457c2e21af58263dfecd57c2e2889195c9f30fcc8f91169cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5808&amp;height=3872</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Russian President Vladimir Putin with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the Kremlin. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/03/25/uk-navy-seeks-civilian-ships-to-carry-hormuz-minehunter-drones/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T14:53:00Z</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>2026-04-02T14:53:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK's next-generation minehunter drones will patrol Strait of Hormuz  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VX36ATH7WRDJHCZGOV52FZWIFM.jpg?auth=d1b3bda3058f904280885aeda283282cb4a897d0364225142c818b10e22b638e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Harrier autonomous minesweeper is set to be used to find Iranian mines in the Gulf. Photo: UK Ministry of Defence]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/02/strait-of-hormuz-seafarers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T14:38:03.366Z</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>2026-04-02T14:38:03.366Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Sitting ducks': Hormuz seafarers running out of drinking water as Iranian strikes go on]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VKAQKS6LMZGS3NCV2HKYOQDH7E.jpg?auth=05e54e2251d7223bddd1f92c94d7c371097bc60ba5f81e4991dd76fbd86355fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2692&amp;height=2048</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[International shipping was affected immediately at the outset of war in Iran on February 28. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/02/boy-dies-in-sharjah-floodwater/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T14:36:38.223Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:36:38.223Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Boy dies in Sharjah floodwater]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RMD44DAABREBFO7G3OD7FR43UQ.jpg?auth=0e32198040a89abdb5d5fc91e7b2c77b288f592a5fda49aaa81c762a64d434a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sharjah was particularly badly hit by flooding after last week's storm. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/02/un-iran-war-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T14:00:00Z</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>2026-04-02T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The UN seems to be sliding into irrelevance just when the world needs it most]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RTXL2EFU4NLZ5CNHTZKKOWCZYA.jpg?auth=6e1e17b76d6aae925f8803f056da85f8f9f0ee0fd3f1db6652022e69435de26b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5184&amp;height=3083</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UN peacekeepers are stationed in southern Lebanon, where a war has raged between Hezbollah and Israel. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/02/easy-strikes-for-iran-as-criminals-carry-out-european-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T13:22:35.747Z</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>2026-04-02T13:22:35.747Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Easy strikes' for Iran as criminals carry out European attacks ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QODTDXTAKZW2XS3JCMYC5TKIK4.jpg?auth=cad691932c94458282fdec439e6b49956c90b94bea80bc5512788398c2e1d4da&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5851&amp;height=3901</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A French police van parked outside the Bank of America headquarters in Paris. 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Photo: Elaia]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/02/impact-of-a-blocked-strait-of-hormuz-being-felt-globally/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T13:00:43.027Z</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>2026-04-02T13:00:43.027Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Impact of a blocked Strait of Hormuz being felt globally ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LD3HKHOUFRCGTEHORT5NVW2WLA.png?auth=72aa77ace0ab00c953c2acc977fbbe906c035b7bb7a91abad4a6d625aabe1cfe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/02/bahrain-hormuz-draft-resolution-security-council/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T12:54:24.135Z</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>2026-04-02T12:54:24.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UN Security Council split over Bahrain draft calling for ‘all necessary means’ to secure Strait of Hormuz]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HS7AG5GATI532GD6XPKKQAJYHM.jpg?auth=9a5acda1890be2229b56f2b206f28e715e6efb8dff631399abee11b23fb96738&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2283&amp;height=1518</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran has placed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, allowing only a few ships to pass. 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Getty Images ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/02/what-to-expect-from-the-uk-conference-on-hormuz-strait/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T11:01:44.258Z</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>2026-04-02T11:01:44.258Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK conference insists on free access to Strait of Hormuz]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WDWWFC2LDTEQT7J5IYEE3JSWS4.jpg?auth=6bf1afaf19dc530d764c57c51b340a2a3dd334a94113392a68d90306dd571499&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2283&amp;height=1518</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras Al Khaimah. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/02/biting-back-dubai-authorities-unleash-predatory-fish-to-curb-rise-in-mosquitos-after-heavy-rain/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T10:48:11.029Z</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>2026-04-02T10:48:11.029Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Biting back: Dubai releases predatory fish to curb rise in mosquitoes after heavy rain]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6AHWC4SQKFAIDBPFHBJ5SKPOB4.jpg?auth=6989094eccd2f62f7920655dee5ea6849849486ee81498b922b1fdf80de00416&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5060&amp;height=3373</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Larvivorous fish feed on mosquito larvae. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/02/best-photos-of-april-2-akitu-festival-celebrations-in-qamishli-to-the-artemis-ii-launch-in-florida/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T09:49:55.466Z</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>2026-04-02T09:49:55.466Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Best photos of April 2: Christian festival celebrations in Syria to the Artemis II launch in Florida]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/K2D6JBRAXRNGF3WWWCNBUFZ5Z4.jpg?auth=799e17ba6ad4ef7f433edf7d0abe345915ca4c85af77ebde6eed60b5f82609fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6373&amp;height=4249</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syrian Christians celebrate the Akitu festival in Qamishli, Syria, April 1, 2026.  REUTERS / Orhan Qereman]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/02/why-a-ground-offensive-by-iranian-kurds-against-the-regime-never-materialised-and-why-it-still-could/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T08:53:07.884Z</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>2026-04-02T08:53:07.884Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why a ground offensive by Iranian Kurds against the regime never materialised – and why it still could]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZWMJRDVDBJWVWCPPFFMG3O3GOQ.jpg?auth=3c7368ae7af1762511a784ac53b275e2b37c1021ae06efb62516f5e86cb52f40&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8164&amp;height=5445</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ERBIL, IRAQ - MARCH 12: A member of Komala of the Toilers of Kurdistan, a Kurdish Iranian dissident group, guards against drone attack near their military bases hidden among the mountains on March 12, 2026 in Khalifa, Erbil Province, Iraq. 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Ruel Pableo for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/02/masdar-and-totalenergies-to-form-22bn-joint-renewable-energy-venture/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T07:41:11.884Z</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>2026-04-02T07:41:11.884Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Masdar and TotalEnergies to form $2.2bn joint renewable energy venture ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RI6R7UEGC5GQJNBMAMKPRW6JUM.jpg?auth=5c718f86399079c0abd161d889e0f319d2448579101476a84dfc49500be9020d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Masdar's Cirata floating solar power plant in Indonesia. Photo: Masdar]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>