<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/08/19/who-is-agnez-mo-the-indonesian-star-with-a-major-role-in-reacher-season-4/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T13:33:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GHG4H36TYRDN5K63DBB4NIW46Y.jpg?auth=0a4cdfd5985134943d284809dd69290a87afbcd9de97137e28795c027de68c38&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1731&amp;height=1154</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Agnez Mo during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 in July. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/19/uae-air-force-pilots-show-off-skills/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T13:01:30.164Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/J7JVYL65OFHYDILF6GBVI3WD4Y.jpg?auth=ac3baffd2a7aa22a7aa41fdf988641112e644c7c1db68f6c2887a9d846db9f1a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7470&amp;height=4980</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ The video was posted in response to a missile threat on Tuesday night. 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UAE Flags fly high along the Dubai cityscape demonstrating UAE Pride.
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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/08/19/like-living-in-the-desert-syrians-brave-dangers-to-return-home-in-heavily-shelled-neighbourhoods/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OC6L6RUSMBE6LLPIZCOU6ZMMF4.jpg?auth=5ef7d767c1a793c8504ff5eef6124f6fa36e1eec9a0a820cf3c66ac3f20202dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jobar, on the outskirts of Damascus, was heavily damaged by shelling during the Syrian civil war. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/18/uae-suspends-trade-and-financial-transactions-with-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T20:40:20.968Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/J5RFXYFK5FCR3PQBRK4HSTKDCQ.gif?auth=645f59c7d5eec47630c3883724aafc1532f1eae9c3534d7e818ef03844c6c965&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=844</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The decision follows attacks on UAE-owned tankers and Tehran's rejection of talks with the US]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/18/iran-hackers-hbo-hacking/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T20:16:24.09Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LNWCGJ4RULHJC4QUDYZMPVCKBY.jpg?auth=e9174240eaf0c832cc4b16dca04b3b93a6c8a7a5ec4d1796c44195cf045c32b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=727</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The US Justice Department says 17 Iranians have been charged with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion, wire fraud and identity theft, and other charges.  EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/18/pentagon-orders-security-review-of-30-universities-into-ties-to-foreign-entities-of-concern/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T19:51:48.788Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CDGFVWFDYRFHQDZAHW52YYRANE.jpg?auth=14705aa59605cc48da2c26c6107dae47da4f4e124a62723ad0df4d84ada8425b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Harvard University is one of 30 US universities ordered to look into relations with foreign entities.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/18/us-sanctions-imposed-on-icc-president-and-senior-lawyer-in-campaign-against-court/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T18:37:17.016Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/O2BRVOT4UUR4SOKFCF2SZ342AE.jpg?auth=7ac01c102f05c8f4ab41b60d38577edc03ed1380a98a7b33df5661c6dc8f81bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4254&amp;height=2624</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Judge Tomoko Akane at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.  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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/18/child-among-six-dead-as-israel-bombs-seaside-cafe-in-gaza/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T17:54:24.593Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FLJDBXGWWPUHDHBANQAS63LWVE.jpg?auth=f692120bc6dbee4d01b42c253863d4a15b619c19f1dad496e1dd07f2cf058e47&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4044</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A child's shoes lying in blood at the site of an Israeli strike in Gaza city. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/18/from-war-zones-to-disaster-sites-uae-delivers-billions-of-dirhams-of-humanitarian-aid/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T17:24:23.063Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/H4Z76D7GXJDPHOJVG4RC4TCYRU.jpg?auth=5c5f2ccf7166c40ccc08b003415757c9007fb4ba212fd92a37eefabf78b53990&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1120&amp;height=630</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE observes World Humanitarian Day on August 19 each year. Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/18/uae-air-defence-systems-respond-to-missile-threat/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T17:04:49.086Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EFUZCU7SVFHVPFK4HUHTTOZNDI.jpg?auth=df4f8c799987e0df729ff2d6e9559339f7874fbf35b6f36aa5033357bce0de13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The all-clear was given soon after the alert on Tuesday. 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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/08/18/christina-aguileras-abu-dhabi-concert-has-been-cancelled/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T15:11:20.817Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GAX4YFYEGNFE7BJQPC5A7MLYUE.jpg?auth=d7df2f09d2f0a0b8ebbf358427476b7298bdaf12f7976f716ba5427664b4867d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[No reason was given for the cancellation of Christina Aguilera's September 25 concert. Photo: Etihad Arena]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/18/oil-pipeline-damage-to-be-tracked-by-heat-sensing-satellites/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T14:42:19.415Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KFHA7XJOO5DFNHLGDFOX6IKHW4.jpg?auth=96c1951c99532ab024eff82a6224b7d7ea3ca4cfb0f4c445e4f88ed0bcae6938&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1211&amp;height=1039</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A thermal view of the Aramco oil refinery in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Photo: SatVU]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/18/jordan-king-china/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T14:36:20.648Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZCDJNLQIQRDCPN4557CJ2H57J4.jpg?auth=4809128b098dde3463e1f56cf8a0f2a0702733da32b3c31830bf320879622508&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4096&amp;height=2731</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jordan's King Abdullah tours robotics manufacturer AgiBot's headquarters in Shanghai. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/18/aramco-and-maaden-form-venture-to-tap-saudi-arabias-25-trillion-mineral-wealth/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T14:11:22.95Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WZGXUZ6JGVE7DOOUGPDERMYSYQ.jpg?auth=5b28e0eb306595b10e3b7f8cce1ff16fbc65e6d2d50835da23381edba3c1d973&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=1228</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia's mining strategy is a key pillar of its Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy. Photo: Saudi Press Agency]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/18/uae-developed-ai-platform-aims-to-speed-up-diagnosis-of-rare-diseases/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T14:08:48.292Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5GSHANTUKNAYVK7LTTYJ3XLITQ.jpg?auth=24ff93c7e32f2afcdfdc977c9f6c70bf57b4920ed41f55dc0590e64751b87344&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7008&amp;height=4672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Scientist wearing blue gloves meticulously placing test tubes into a laboratory centrifuge, preparing samples for detailed analysis and innovative research in the fields of biology and chemistry]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/08/18/fifa-football-infantino-world-cup-sport-business/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EVH4UENRRZFDXDTSG7PO2DKP5A.JPG?auth=edc89f30f08f94d6ac72701f36798a1b10b2c50691750a96562f0aee52fbec4e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3560&amp;height=2433</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Until recently, Gianni Infantino had a relatively good record when it came to taking calculated risks to grow Fifa. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/18/libyas-latest-turmoil-exposes-fault-lines-beneath-uneasy-status-quo/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T13:39:25.893Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HVMZBUKK2FIFXPQ7IW3W6LSUIE.jpg?auth=75769423024935a4cc2fabb6d0a3d62b8b76930cc0ed57865b149c5367f8bd32&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3520&amp;height=1980</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Drone attacks struck energy infrastructure in Zawiya in western Libya, setting fire to fuel storage facilities. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/asia/2026/08/18/pakistans-top-court-orders-imran-khan-to-be-moved-from-prison-to-hospital/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T13:15:39.344Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/G5HUVI7RH2UCAUOKKCAGGJBJVM.jpg?auth=fddac0a7eb35478f4d4c81eb09a080fff44f821ccc00f48b6834d1728686c62f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4651&amp;height=3101</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan speaking to reporters at a hospital in Lahore in November 2022 after an assassination attempt on him. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/18/uae-updates-rules-for-emiratis-applying-for-scholarships-to-study-abroad/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T12:23:26.069Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6CUGL7AF74QMLGB7IVEVMBMHM4.jpg?auth=95b905458b34c5d4f0cba25427111ca21d4bd47a01d5c8320080cc4a2f2035d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The rules for Emirati students applying to study abroad have been updated. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/pop-culture/2026/08/18/john-cena-middle-east-film-and-comic-con-in-abu-dhabi-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T12:07:22.54Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T5XPIYILXJFKPE6UESZQQPATMA.jpg?auth=56ec6b80af63ffb076c534b2ee844739b20b032d6bda9f41c5e2fb17bbfc1fd3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Jacob Romero, Arden Cho and Pom Klementieff are among the stars set to attend the 2026 Middle East Film and Comic Con. Photo: MEFCC]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/18/abu-dhabi-launches-awards-to-recognise-tourism-excellence/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T11:47:54.59Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RPJWNGRX6NBADCGDDNXTFQGRV4.png?auth=cf8c30004a77ba4ee764bbc648b2118702082d6d09349da76fd602204c82d9e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=741&amp;height=516</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Visitor Experience Awards will recognise organisations and front-line teams delivering excellent services. DCT/X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/climate/2026/08/18/flight-path-changes-aim-to-cut-planes-climate-warming-contrails/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T10:41:26.879Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2TX4QBXDUJCOREASALOAJAZNJU.jpg?auth=4e250c79936a3ceb13d31927372039a50f95b86a1ef47c2de95ec5cf224890bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4559&amp;height=2564</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Persistent warming contrails trap heat, accounting for roughly one-third of aviation's total climate impact. Photo: Adobe]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/18/israeli-warplanes-strike-airfield-runway-in-syrias-idlib-state-tv-reports/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T09:27:24.198Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/F27IOV6TNBFY5KCL4EQ47APMLA.JPG?auth=f6e1135838f63e8727de6fd4edeb9af8a3c038c71224b6db5868a002a44210c5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2177&amp;height=1225</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Damage at Abu Al Duhur military airbase in Idlib, which has reportedly been attacked by Israel. 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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/08/18/trump-warns-oman-new-gaza-working-groups-and-iraq-considers-dinar-reform/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T06:54:25.206Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QPFSFZUMORZOGIJ6UOFEQQ4OBM.jpg?auth=bd8a2304045e49effdd37609cc3e3047c718f9e91c5fc88571d291dc77d68072&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has warned Oman against interfering in his administration’s efforts involving Iran. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/08/18/shakiras-abu-dhabi-concert-cancelled-as-offlimits-festival-called-off/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T06:41:24.18Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CTFTLRLF5VE4HBBI3VCCCUKMN4.JPG?auth=53c87fde089aa66bba0d3bf05c0de5975931c043ac63a36c7b9ae8a57049d615&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2437&amp;height=1371</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shakira, seen here at a May concert on Copacabana Beach in Brazil, is bringing her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour to the Middle East. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/18/fifa-sack-chief-operating-officer-critical-of-president-gianni-infantino/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T04:45:07.963Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Q3UPRINKJRHX7JR3W4JGOT7PBQ.jpg?auth=b79acf3e37684e4683c0d48e0d4ab60b3f18b1448da1fec7cde05ac73d7e3469&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1716&amp;height=965</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fifa's former chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, right, with secretary general Mattias Grafstrom. Getty]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/18/ayyoub-bouaddi-the-moroccan-einstein-tasked-with-filling-rodri-void-at-man-city/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T04:33:09.669Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DJ5B6OL7QBEYDIV67MGSM544QY.JPG?auth=0a532678187c8c6501dce2c6ecd6a1bdd9d6a1c4af72e4cfe73aa9f9dbf05870&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4170&amp;height=2780</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi had a standout game against Brazil on his World Cup debut. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/18/dubais-two-airports-to-be-connected-by-new-train-line-with-five-stations/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T03:41:22.442Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2KNKBA4CYVEE5P7PS5A7USKJQM.jpg?auth=c01951c5889559e502bf440e2526ebc8a1aa6dafa7bb32bf32c268a28866e106&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1421&amp;height=1000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Airport Express Line will connect Dubai International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport. Photo: Dubai Airports]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/18/iraq-considers-deleting-zeros-from-dinar-as-officials-revive-currency-overhaul/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T03:29:42.722Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XSXDPM4ZZDDMFED2LEYYE7L6XY.jpg?auth=ea48be5b7441ddfbb2eea6524ee516117b0b023f2fb2c2d132eaf374a2f0a008&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Millions of Iraqis keep currency at home, in safes or buried, rather than depositing it in banks. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/magazine/2026/08/18/the-coolest-summer-beach-clubs-around-the-world-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T02:46:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZWIGOKWD6VFOZBOS6TIUBJU7BY.jpg?auth=05add3e4b8af150c28e66f86827e446c777fb1bbb4aae0199346a608efb52da9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=711&amp;height=400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kyma Beach is one of several stylish beach clubs in Egypt. Photo: Kyma Beach]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/18/how-burial-trends-in-an-ancient-egyptian-tomb-changed-over-hundreds-of-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T02:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/O2RZMVTANVDMNFWZRC6CJFBWZQ.jpg?auth=9c5a567f93c4f8f0807a870cefdeaec172224deca51ad033e90084611b742a11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5722&amp;height=3219</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The exterior view of the excavated tomb at the Theban Necropolis. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/17/syria-torture/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T17:39:12.144Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZJBOVR47HFCL5OTIJ42VJ5DTPY.jpg?auth=646c9fffd9cb9f0a381f6ba6bf8fca20a224fdf0a0b29604dfcb253d2d3700ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1118&amp;height=748</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A funeral procession for Mohammad Ghamira departs a hospital in Latakia. 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Mona Al Marzooqi / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/17/hormuz-traffic-falls-to-single-digits-as-60-day-deadline-for-us-iran-mou-expires/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T15:41:39.165Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WB33S4JJF2JHRNSN2YH3UOMZVQ.jpg?auth=c9d0ce715ccd0a1726b5346bbad90095b56e496c32631df99d405b8244dd5e7a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3398&amp;height=2265</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz peaked at 275 in the week of June 24, days after the interim deal was signed, before falling 64 per cent to 98 by the first week of August. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/17/us-awards-raytheon-229bn-tomahawk-production-deal-as-concerns-mount-over-dwindling-munitions/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T15:05:21.739Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/B76K6Q2ILX3C7ECMQSGEVOLEVY.jpg?auth=39192676a282ff042b331828001673252e07b292126a2c632dd8022f5a8ed327&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Tomahawk missile fired from the USS Thomas Hudner. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/17/iran-and-oman-near-strait-of-hormuz-deal-as-trump-warns-omani-government/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T14:27:11.478Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4QGKIAX4LJGPBOGFKEB6NXFGGA?auth=cef959e1a049c3c81bd4754049b24d33b88606994bce0f9770421c2ce1a409d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6298&amp;height=3543</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/17/kushner-meets-netanyahu-to-break-gaza-board-of-peace-deadlock/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T14:24:42.706Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EJYGPVE2H5AL3APIZ3B26LLVNI.jpg?auth=5f9024ad25971c308e90a061c17c5092f9e9ed65adc28bc76db859130153eae9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=852</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli President Isaac Herzog also met Mr Kushner and representatives of the Board of Peace. Photo: Israeli Presidency]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/17/saudi-wealth-fund-pifs-profit-doubles-on-higher-revenue/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T14:04:52.72Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NMMXQG7DJ5DI3CZCYQIL332Q7M.jpg?auth=fde203b98fbff8b74b085093f317f33e2385a2a097ab6ff9db0cc567f11cc94a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4917&amp;height=3002</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Public Investment Fund's revenue for 2025 rose 9 per cent year-on-year to $120bn. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/08/17/nigel-farage-donald-trump-uk-us-politics-populim/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JJANOTZM6BFXXDDZ5MVUI7HL6A.jpg?auth=cd606e6e6216c98c7a01ce0e10091fd35865b085a0a0f6dc162494b5c123f696&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3920&amp;height=2730</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Donald Trump, right, and Nigel Farage during a campaign rally in Jackson, Mississippi in 2016. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/08/17/art-fairs-worth-travelling-to-in-2026-from-venice-and-paris-to-seoul-and-istanbul/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T13:58:06.584Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OMIVW4JCTJFFHGT4VE4HH7HITI.jpg?auth=b7f9802531f7f092f650cc1139736445dc01a13fefdeec2b1c0537edccbf5cf7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6240&amp;height=4160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[And What Did You Say? by Russian artist Taus Makhacheva at the UAE pavilion at Venice Biennale. Photo: National Pavilion UAE]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/17/schools-praise-uae-traffic-campaign-that-rewards-safe-driving/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-17T13:27:05.036Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3X5RU73TW5DNJLOIMIQWMQG5DM.jpg?auth=fdac584dce2b740adfc92ca1bb795354bbb00f5125f30988aa9296d9d57bb9a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The first day of school is one of the busiest traffic days of the year. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>