<?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/future/technology/2026/04/22/game-set-and-watch-whoop-celebrates-device-approval-for-three-tennis-grand-slam-events/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T20:36:24.139Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SQ46KYUXHJC67OJMOGLZV7LD44.jpeg?auth=d9283652f74d8e15fc06e381110d3def0b42391b8c6bb0316c10873fee800a23&amp;smart=true&amp;width=800&amp;height=450</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Whoop's chief executive Will Ahmed.  Whoop]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/22/us-treasury-secretary-says-gulf-and-asian-allies-have-requested-swap-lines/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T20:09:23.4Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NYINX42UP2ZCKAXWEEEA25INHU.jpg?auth=b13e620a1d59a386235060368fc38690196ca7a67f95523c214251091a5cca35&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent testifies during a Senate appropriations committee hearing on Wednesday. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/04/22/syria-lebanon-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T20:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/G3EFGUMPYJDCXCWGFYUFHBKCZQ.jpeg?auth=5a37ce05a411870a864a5cc2dadac84e182dcdb382541aca92a06628a906773d&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/2026/04/22/abu-dhabi-to-activate-two-new-toll-gates-on-may-4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T19:04:04.018Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/E3HFM3N6WRBPJNUYVVHWZ6O25I.jpg?auth=5f12286877937345aed56934b3490cc9f62b84b1fa0b4ff0de724449aa943489&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The new Ghantoot road toll gate will be activated on May 4. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/22/cristiano-ronaldo-and-al-nassr-through-to-afc-champions-league-2-final-after-kingsley-coman-hits-hat-trick/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T18:05:02.033Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/555EXF33OJB7HPTEUJ4A6DJBNA?auth=c63d3b0ea8d29f49e4689b8ec420d1e9c0eb1768c096f179f31f835f82c2518f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2554&amp;height=1436</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Al Nassr's Kingsley Coman, left, is congratulated by Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring against Al Ahli SC. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/22/libya-progress-not-where-we-want-it-to-be-warns-top-un-official/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T17:47:59.632Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/S2VGYKNTFA7XNZ72D3LXUCCKTU.jpg?auth=8da6e4d28db660cbed24ba62362a5d187adbb0a1dbe2a372b6349dcc0c0436b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Protesters wave Libyan flags and placards during a rally in Tripoli in May 2025. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/22/chelsea-sack-liam-rosenior-after-horror-run/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T16:56:33.831Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/P6ZMSXH2ZZXIEHYDO2TMKJFAZY.jpg?auth=7ae37f68ee4beade44f2890863d177b533b18d5a790268e475519272515a582a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3152&amp;height=2156</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Liam Rosenior who has been sacked as Chelsea head coach after being appointed in January. PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/22/a-wound-in-our-hearts-lebanese-christians-say-israeli-apology-for-desecration-of-jesus-statue-not-enough/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T16:50:28.118Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OBK5UUPPD5FT5B666WAUUQ2S4M?auth=64b12037d6ecb802bf7695afe44995e832f748593b2bcd17a7e936c6ed708f03&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1066&amp;height=600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israel has punished two soldiers involved in the desecration of a statue of Jesus in Debel, southern Lebanon, that was filmed and posted on social media. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/22/president-sheikh-mohamed-holds-talks-with-italys-minister-of-defence/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T16:46:42.585Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/E7PP2TNIINAJPB2TRYYVGS4VHY.jpg?auth=117b156406a9d79bac84cd8846f3bf98034e74d798cc120ef4a46cb6e6d74984&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed meets Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defence of Italy. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/22/strasbourg-rights-body-considers-suspending-israel-over-death-penalty/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T16:34:45.098Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A4VODIBXUXW4HC6G7GO7TPIIU4.jpg?auth=e8fcce84063db09c9e5365c29633c082e787f62d2478e3644ff6b0e880fab475&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5204&amp;height=3429</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Petra Bayr, president of the Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly, warns Israel’s new death penalty law could be a 'red line' for its observer status. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/04/22/brent-oil-back-above-100-as-future-of-us-iran-talks-remains-uncertain/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T16:31:48.742Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4XBUZNNZUODALGWTDIQ2QKMGGE.jpg?auth=e441b5b8efdd99228f6a34afb8b472a479b56cdcbd2a9586a6cd598bc5fe5abf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5517&amp;height=3678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ships at anchor near the shoreline of Bandar Abbas on the Strait of Hormuz, where tension remains high. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/22/second-french-soldier-dies-after-hezbollah-attack-in-southern-lebanon/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T16:29:50.033Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/72VBFAQAMR5NOJN5E2GW64N7VA.jpg?auth=160a323f9d8ae231fab769fb3cbe30e72e82cb9ca04c0e83187fe92dbffd91e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A French contingent serving with Unifil in southern Lebanon was attacked by Hezbollah. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/22/du-maintains-full-year-guidance-despite-geopolitical-uncertainty/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T16:18:14.652Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IJRC5IYDCFGKDGQQJWMOWGNN3Y.jpg?auth=c9ae76eaade4b16b69103fad1102a9c67337473464373d3fd932a6d4081c0b70&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Du is expecting revenue growth of between 5 per cent and 7 per cent this year. Photo: du]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/22/iran-fast-boat-attacks-intensify-us-iran-hormuz-confrontation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T16:07:54.06Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QUGXL2CC4GJWI4RLQPDGGLLEAU.jpg?auth=5117a3143377c5a4d2949577dd218538420f2cdb24041770cafb41841dba078a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3299&amp;height=2199</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has used fast boats to enforce its own blockade of the vital waterway. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/22/syrian-president-al-shara-arrives-in-abu-dhabi-to-strengthen-uae-ties/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T15:10:36.428Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C2SVFJZVZBEYNEWFLJFZCLYN64.jpg?auth=b19e07617bc18ea0bc5bb79b7521f0be62122d507121534591fff6faad71cf38&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed receives Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/22/islamabad-stuck-on-standby-as-pakistans-push-for-further-us-iran-talks-stalls/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T14:59:58.081Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HPYAVCHET77WC64QZLTFMQDVZE.jpg?auth=efe04b923964c66406449908c906f814b9650d3ab06669ca5535c91e5ffeef0d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2929&amp;height=2071</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police divert traffic from a road leading to the Serena hotel in Islamabad, which is expected to host the US delegation during talks with Iran. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/04/22/learn-speak-arabic-wrong-use-inshallah-mashallah-habibi/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T14:13:39.371Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/I4PWG5S4GE7GCPXWN6Y335PD6I.jpg?auth=100379db813544e6375449e92661c840f51993f2a27922ef7884f0b5893344e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5401&amp;height=3806</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Hathaway’s use of the popular Arabic expression drew praise online. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/22/minister-hails-local-farmers-for-keeping-uae-growing-strong/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T14:13:09.789Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D7LJZ3OZJRDEDCWHLCHWNSDZWQ.jpg?auth=34c45f2b5f856a3569528c548f2aa8eeab0259d627eccedf10cd91ddbccc7b08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6945&amp;height=4632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Amna Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, highlighted government initiatives focused on helping farmers to thrive. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/22/best-photos-of-april-22-dubai-millennium-at-expo-city-to-elections-in-gaza-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T14:12:45.949Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BSZ67WRTWJCVXAAZCNC3QFP534.jpg?auth=387bd7eca84157ba292ff2074a9370c521208709f7862051b9d034d6f1cd6a8f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tour guide Ahmed Gholam admires the statue of Dubai Millennium. The artwork at Vision Pavilion in Expo City, Dubai, is made from marble imported from Spain. It stands at 5.5 metres tall and weighs 52 tonnes. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/22/ai-needs-to-understand-the-world-not-just-describe-it/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TESRC2KN2DVF7PGKQCXBBPHJBI.jpg?auth=bf810812d0010c0e7585d840d47c2ca7d55fb4bef91daedb3d43ed09fa0c0a17&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A major challenge in AI development is getting from predictive text to predicting real-world events. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/04/22/dubais-dnata-to-invest-23m-to-develop-cargo-facility-at-western-sydney-airport/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:56:31.489Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IOU76IPWJFGGTP6G3HUAYFKLHM.png?auth=a8ecdb913c93c9a8aff4844b13a9a1ad2f3e7b42897a5f83eb1d282a843c3843&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1226&amp;height=751</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Western Sydney International Airport is set to open in October. Photo: WSI ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/22/middle-east-leaders-head-for-war-summit-in-cyprus-with-european-counterparts/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:55:41.978Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RZPJUKL3AZBBFPES3BJDDZ3FLY.jpg?auth=25910a0e3b136264e3ba018b40d55b53e325e9ecd18ec6e70691d29da9b03d86&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5797&amp;height=3865</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa and Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun discuss Hezbollah disarmament in January. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/04/22/dj-habibeats-takes-palestinian-wedding-anthems-to-coachella/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:50:08.156Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2EUR6HQL4ZDZJJAQ45S2I4LSPM.jpg?auth=5c28e1838d5399afd6b4fa8a7aa3f6092d6ab36d81504497708ea22499165869&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7008&amp;height=4672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DJ Habibeats brings his blend of Arabic sounds and global club music to the Coachella stage in California. Photo: DJ Habibeats]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/04/22/zayed-award-film-series-wins-top-honours-at-webby-awards/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:22:15.425Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CMFLQKPQKRCXLPJB46SPAIMJYQ.jpg?auth=cd4fb037b110423017c6a4b0aeb711226887db439f8be5abf8974a82f22c8f27&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed presents the Zayed Award For Human Fraternity to Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, right, and Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, for the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement, during the Zayed Award For Human Fraternity 2026, at the Founders Memorial in Abu Dhabi. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/22/libya-hits-record-output-and-approves-first-unified-budget-in-13-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:11:28.319Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZG2JIOB64XECF7X6NR4DY4ZAXI.jpg?auth=6ae5495ea48f7ed08021c7f6cef0dbaf3270d83d5c956dbf6145ccf89af9f008&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Libya’s economy is projected to grow 6.7 per cent this year. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/22/dubai-unveils-9bn-metro-gold-line-linking-city-centre-to-suburbs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:26:44.029Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3SWQUZ62IFHP3BEDZNUIC4V56Y.jpg?auth=34d78d9526c168adacf52d28c8a5aea571701972149ca11588f4054b3ed5a4dc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1924&amp;height=1076</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dubai Gold line will span 42 kilometres and will feature 18 stations.  Photo: Dubai Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/22/apple-iphone-17e-budget-smartphone-review/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:11:14.644Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RRFD2TLQ6BE65EHGQ22XSA7NDE.png?auth=9153a99b77e1d0b02a9042c17ccfeb4438b1b0dbca8d607828f33854a66b59df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1453&amp;height=884</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The new Apple iPhone 17e series. Photos and videos taken by The National were a little brighter than with its predecessor, the iPhone 16e. Photo: Apple]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/22/uae-fa-throws-support-behind-shabab-al-ahli-in-afc-champions-league-referee-furore/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T10:57:57.866Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6ZPZPIBF25EBBOANJF5D7ZR5T4?auth=591a3e9bc80dd62790b1466856f394d26f766923422fa07a8b6746ced565f127&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4189&amp;height=2356</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 21: Players of Shabab Al Ahli reacts after a goal was disallowed following a VAR review during the AFC Champions League Semi Final match between FC Machida Zelvia and Shabab Al Ahli at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on April 21, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/22/mystery-over-irans-new-leadership-deepens-as-war-reshapes-balance-of-power/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T10:51:13.298Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LYNLYJ7SDHWXY3AKB6AGL3GO7I.jpg?auth=d5aca56cc424a8ada663a77534c4413887e94de872dc561ea0bda4ad511cfc59&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian security forces watch over the crowd during a funeral procession held for IRGC navy chief Alireza Tangsiri and others killed in US-Israeli strikes, in Tehran. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/22/live-us-iran-talks-strait-of-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T10:24:54.662Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UJAK7NTMGT5PLKYBAOQIW6HVC4.jpg?auth=16b604048bf7d54deb86351810690c67dead4768d1a64fbfa3ea977b9a595fcc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3420</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This US Navy handout photograph released on April 21, 2026, by US Central Command Public Affairs shows US forces patrolling the Arabian Sea near the Touska, an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, on April 20, 2026.  Iran on April 21 called on the United Nations to condemn the seizure by the United States of an Iranian cargo ship, characterizing the move as an act of piracy and a breach of a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington.  The US president announced on April 19 that the US Navy had fired on and then taken control of the Touska cargo ship in the Sea of Oman.  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Photo: Vesselfinder]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/22/iran-gunboat-attacks-container-ship-off-oman-coast-as-trump-announces-ceasefire-extension/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T08:33:01.144Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/X254WCY64THRXKSZ2N3FLCB5LY.jpg?auth=c888956d7fe45d1152f46273a6ccc3f98a6e31cfc2ba9a50831b2c3651e7ad5b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6246&amp;height=4164</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A commercial vessel in the Arabian Gulf, where more than 700 ships are stranded. 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Photo: Omar Al Askar / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/22/un-envoy-holds-yemen-talks-with-saudi-and-houthi-representatives/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T07:51:10.487Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OIXCFWQJSVHL3F264TSTQHN2U4.jpg?auth=e8ebbf2b5962d101100593eee7e94ce289a3b57fff231e0b91745047ff3cf916&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=584</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Saudi and Houthi representatives hold a meeting centred on improving security for Yemenis through de-escalation. Photo: Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/22/uk-inflation-leaps-in-march-as-iran-war-takes-toll/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T07:45:12.35Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QC2ZTDHNUVVSSESTF3TW4RQFLE.jpg?auth=ccac57344df0e13703d54c90654d71b6a8a87dd63eb9804203aefce3f17662f8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Iran war has caused the cost of living to increase in the UK. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/21/gulf-jet-fuel-exports-plunge-80-as-iran-war-triggers-historic-oil-supply-shock/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T07:25:26.673Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3NMTPKLLAFAVRCMPHCVPH2SNYM.png?auth=d3ee2091b9e7929fd3ebef7b031aa2a65d1ce3863bf599ebf940becacec8afda&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Overall supply of jet fuel from the Gulf slumped in April]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/04/22/earth-day-2026-history-of-the-movement/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T07:20:45.362Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CCO2WPXZ3VBK7H3LSU76PWSXXU.jpeg?auth=b1c6534d14093bb4dc4dc5ccf51a8c16acb9dc930c99f04a6e06e2aeb372e98d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3998&amp;height=2249</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Big Heart Foundation, which restores agricultural land for vulnerable communities, marks Earth Day 2026. Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/22/turning-football-into-rubble-paulo-sousa-rages-as-var-farce-costs-shabab-al-ahli-in-afc-champions-league/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T06:02:15.819Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BJNSOYXBD5H65COMMO3XP4IP6E?auth=250fb68feafbdb4495abeb0eecdcc7c6e05a915e296125f361fad1ea3115cc35&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1687&amp;height=949</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Paulo Sousa, head coach of Shabab Al Ahli, shows his frustration with the officials in Jeddah. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/04/22/us-extends-ceasefire-with-iran-but-regional-tensions-persist/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T05:25:03.81Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7T2J2QI7I5FZVIP665ZBCG25QE.jpg?auth=4bb9478481be2f10c6b0403ef21669c97e625607fe8e5d05b89533a8035b6a02&amp;smart=true&amp;width=802&amp;height=451</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska, April 20, as the Iranian-flagged vessel's container cargo is searched after U.S. Marines boarded and seized the ship when it attempted to violate the U.S. naval blockade. Photo: Centcom]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/22/uk-energy-crisis-seeps-into-local-election-support-for-the-antiwar-greens/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T05:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LFBA5KOXUK6Y6E7264HCBJPTT4.jpg?auth=2a51a4c7f28d8a7b343b8b8d1bf4820d6d5ca7a02374354fc8956edbcbae8268&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Green Party leader Zack Polanski, right, with Rob Yates, who won the seat in the Cliftonville by-election for Kent County Council. PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/04/22/baby-name-meaning-elyan-ons-jabeur-son/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T04:59:18.738Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4ANY6K5DUUGXI7GXVI4UVSBYD4.jpg?auth=a1ae311142a8f700f62147afe3a0afb91aef1ab98738a541c9fd9508d3324128&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4932&amp;height=3234</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ons Jabeur is a three-time Grand Slam finalist and was previously No 2 in the world rankings. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/22/president-sheikh-mohamed-receives-leader-of-sierra-leone/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T04:57:31.499Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Q2ZUM5B4BZAWPJWZZE2TNKP4H4.jpg?auth=0ff5d17e7f264c7774663083871619f45010c5d23a389f89baea89c3d91552db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed with Dr William Ruto, President of Kenya. Omar Al Askar / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/22/premier-league-predictions-no-change-at-top-as-man-city-and-arsenal-win/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T04:23:45.488Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XW26F5I5HE6ERLEYSGSY6ELWRE.jpg?auth=b772f6716aa784f477692c489f4cffd517a8b643831cdaf7bf96147a96189f75&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1940&amp;height=1176</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester City can go top of the table if they beat Burnley on Wednesday. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/21/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-shiite-us-iran-donald-trump-irgc/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IUOEOGIWOGGDSCQQ52KZGBHA6Q.jpg?auth=aea194351bdd19e901045cb1a05d554413172d8b0e4a3c7e113909b0e32e1ce5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6928&amp;height=4619</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[American, Lebanese and Israeli officials meet for direct talks at the US State Department in Washington last week. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/04/22/a-tiny-miracle-ons-jabeur-gives-birth-to-first-child/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T03:37:59.138Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FN76PVLGLVFEVJ4JO7LAEBFCOI.jpg?auth=f572b2b0425e30c6ec10c8426fb1f9fa736ef2470d4f620c9dfb70e499812155&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1181&amp;height=664</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ons Jabeur, 31, says she has every intention of returning to tennis after giving birth to her son. Ons Jabeur / Instagram]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/22/burnley-v-man-city-contrasting-fortunes-for-local-lads-nico-oreilly-and-phil-foden-in-title-push/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T03:12:21.448Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4ASV5YOR6NFJDG7HAUZ5BLR7U4.jpg?auth=d78e83d6b7b7cc1cf681416bf10a413199512d81c2038974770e0b1a4db9167d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3403&amp;height=2268</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[TOPSHOT - Manchester City's English midfielder #33 Nico O'Reilly poses with the trophy as City players celebrate after the English League Cup final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on March 22, 2026. Nico O'Reilly scored both goals as City won the game 2-0. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. 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Khushnum Bhandari / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/04/22/story-of-uaes-first-female-teacher-captured-by-granddaughter-in-award-winning-film/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T02:56:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WUTVSVAA5BDE7NPSNKYE6UPYYI.PNG?auth=7d4d6a2cb0529b983fdfd17db8bb982a530ead9eda0f4770f281599b84fb3b1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2312&amp;height=1216</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikha Nama bint Majid Al Qasimi, the focus of the film The First, with her students at Fatima Al Zahra School, Sharjah, in 1970. 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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/22/running-on-empty-how-gazas-motor-oil-shortage-is-paralysing-daily-life/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T02:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7AFML7RKHFD7ROK2QMON2EE6BA.jpg?auth=bd1f65cb9fbc2074552d7550dab448202a985c2f8504111b73f06a25359324ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2268</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Equipment is repaired at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, as hospital officials say shortages of fuel are leading to a crisis. 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Photo: United Airlines]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/21/iran-ballistic-missiles-us-space-command/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T20:56:23.345Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4EGBXAR6DJA53JOAUO76V6VRI4.jpeg?auth=927bb9c6cd5c22998f90bf98a4a6c0921892caa6519fbd0c366c45a8dc448566&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1125</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Space Command Gen Stephen Whiting speaks at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/04/21/israel-lebanon-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T20:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V7TMCBSM3VBFVMD25XEB724XEQ.jpeg?auth=159062805dd250ee93dc84f2fa95d3054f436fde7dea5a00c9e556f8d9aabc26&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2244&amp;height=1311</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/21/uae-economy-highly-resilient-ambassador-to-us-says-after-trump-discusses-potential-currency-swap/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T19:09:21.206Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KE7KZCBOMFAJJLFQIL6QXHGFHU.jpg?auth=2a6891c375ec8e562c218ac1ea0f3d2b00dafab31997dbffac09700fc4a6f1fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6554&amp;height=3686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE has invested 'more than $1 trillion in the US, with a clear pathway for that to significantly grow', Yousef Al Otaiba says. 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(Photo by Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/04/22/syrias-ahmad-al-shara-begins-gulf-tour-by-meeting-saudi-crown-prince/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T18:29:50.248Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BK44MXE3VVGRXELQIRLGPIZHIA.webp?auth=e9cd8b3e425bdea4cf8f9d481b20c8eb5e6339b3f5ee93c508cb171a7060c43a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=1173</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ahmad Al Shara, left, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. Photo: SPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/hezbollah-fires-at-israeli-forces-for-first-time-since-lebanon-ceasefire/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T17:34:01.581Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VNIC3474F4IILYC62C2AOQFKBA.jpg?auth=cd8e9cafe3135085a69618ff53c9b85a1c579568a93a94ad2bfd2de4dbb34fdf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The rubble of a destroyed house in the Lebanese city of Nabatieh. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/04/21/oil-prices-jump-5-amid-uncertainty-over-us-iran-ceasefire/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T17:31:35.78Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D4WQKYGDDWFQGG3EYWF2RN2FDE.jpg?auth=b7f3676b4767abb05fb182c2a22878102c2c19adccff0f78688371772ed566c4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iraqi oil lorries stuck between Tartus and Latakia, Syria. Iraq is reportedly rerouting oil through Syria to load on tankers near the Baniyas port refinery while the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/21/sheikh-hamdan-hails-resilience-of-aviation-sector-on-dubai-airport-visit/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T17:30:41.618Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FFHQEV7BPBACHJ7DM2RKGKEVPQ.jpg?auth=55380a5b4bf6ff51e6caf9e3140c19eb68fc7d56d298db96aadb776fc70bc1da&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed visits Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest global hub for the past 12 years. Photo: Dubai Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/syrias-president-tries-basketball-diplomacy-in-drive-to-boost-ties-with-lebanon/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T17:16:25.404Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KBRVA3FEKJHC5FXU5R6QZFYFSE.jpg?auth=00a6725531584dd7b3a740ef2d2107c4d97527bb74c4c520a49b9ad04592322e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3973&amp;height=2230</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara attends a friendly basketball match between Syria and Lebanon at the inauguration of a renovated stadium in Damascus. Photo: Syrian Presidency]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/egypt-bars-alimony-defaulters-from-leaving-country-as-family-law-reforms-loom/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T17:07:09.418Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C4ZWRO4CI5HJHLAPEG5CX3VF2A.jpg?auth=7856594e4f143ca436d29c06f2062a3b0dd21a11780c1fe8d84abe2b2d72084c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8160&amp;height=6120</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Egypt’s Public Prosecution Office, which has placed a travel ban on men with outstanding alimony or child support payments. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/21/eu-makes-weakening-hezbollah-a-priority-after-plea-from-lebanese-pm/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T17:02:36.06Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JFFGPVEEOSSH4BED3HE573C3XY.jpg?auth=2d507d7d8e45c194d77ce77c852b08992d24d5cb5fb6e21aa6bc43d33bb31bf3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4433&amp;height=2955</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, right, and France's President Emmanuel Macron said it was important to disarm Hezbollah.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/israeli-army-disciplines-soldiers-for-vandalising-jesus-statue-in-lebanon/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T15:35:36.79Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OBK5UUPPD5FT5B666WAUUQ2S4M?auth=64b12037d6ecb802bf7695afe44995e832f748593b2bcd17a7e936c6ed708f03&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1066&amp;height=600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Israeli soldier damages a statue of Jesus in Debel, Lebanon. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/21/masdar-and-scottishpower-install-uks-largest-wind-turbines/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T15:12:29.14Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FKKUBWD56BC6LHZLDYUPRYMBLU.jpg?auth=5ea0edeece56f3b30c5ed38525aeffb719bda40fc3175ded74b2c9b451b118aa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4425&amp;height=2950</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Each turbine can power an average home for more than four days with a single revolution. Photo: Masdar]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/21/police-arrest-seven-suspected-of-plotting-iran-backed-attack-on-jewish-target/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T14:59:30.758Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UFODEHBSCQ4LVJ2YIHZM2UA3BU.jpg?auth=244e682307f4aaebacc9259f315afb41fa4245dac06144a255113ab6f88098c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5440&amp;height=3624</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Met Police deputy assistant commissioner Vicki Evans, deputy commissioner Matt Jukes and London Fire Brigade's deputy commissioner Mathew Walker at a briefing outside the Kenton United Synagogue. PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/21/sheikh-abdullah-vows-uae-will-confront-extremism-in-all-forms-after-terror-plot-foiled/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T14:41:40.52Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DKMORXK4JVEC5EFMAFJQXAFM4E.jpg?auth=0bef9deacaf81f4dc3e88bd0b24b210e5447af20074c57a3e8ef8a02cd19b753&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has stressed the importance of international co-operation to help 'eradicate the roots of terrorism'. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/21/uk-keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-us-labour-conservatives-greens-reform-british-politics/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YFHRHQMUPVGJ5EEKPKRLOJ5664.jpg?auth=93f71edfc007b839eb3283bd0ec2afbcd5cccdf3e0d53fecae538397b9dfaecb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3280&amp;height=2186</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party trails badly in opinion polls. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/04/21/crypto-scam-strait-of-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T13:57:32.621Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/47TY7UQIQAJ22QYP5R5HC6ETZQ.jpg?auth=317163a212ecca0102cc7e635b29f0994c9ebf95cd59f23db498305977de5d54&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1578&amp;height=1056</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. Some have reportedly fallen foul of a spoof message charging them to cross the waterway. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/21/investcorp-capital-invests-200m-in-us-real-estate/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T12:15:35.558Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DSBXUNAH4BCXLHWITANVN5AIAE.jpg?auth=f3ae8cfc253e63ac3cbc60410c3bf7c1cb71a7f56a8e75ebef7beac011928603&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4412&amp;height=2941</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi-listed Investcorp Capital, is a unit of Mubadala Investment Company-backed Investcorp. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/21/new-chief-john-ternus-leads-apple-into-ai-era-with-hardware-at-its-core/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T12:00:06.158Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IZNBT4EW6GWSA634XAS4OHGZFA.jpg?auth=923344941b3c459debcc8b65e7c8e5e77bd083faf554a312cba142f4896c9120&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2738&amp;height=1825</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[John Ternus is to become Apple's next chief executive on September 1, taking over from Tim Cook. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/21/sheikh-zayed-kept-going-uae-launches-entrepreneur-training-scheme-inspired-by-founding-father/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T11:29:17.316Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/35UXYXVUVLLWRCMG2RHKXQNQ3U.jpg?auth=baa5ebab65a0207c1252f51a452916af059f706e6469466b4442b502b2cddf53&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The plan aims to help Emirati families be 'part of an economy that is ever changing and evolving'. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/21/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-reviews-dh3-billion-plan-to-revamp-dubai-beaches/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T11:27:51.966Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JTFDO72KR5B55MPDTSKUYWGUKQ.jpg?auth=6ef83a340a957b32ad6f277c158f7b2c7ba3ca745d4b4d21f98ce8dcb5f3708f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=900&amp;height=582</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, leads an inspection of Al Mamzar beach in Dubai. Photo: @HHShkMohd / X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/21/earth-day-space-science-nyuad/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RZNTTO3V3RCH3GKIV3YUOHQIC4?auth=478fb99c0a93d26a2c3508c0615a46dc456cfc5b30fab210b2b00458360de3ae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5002&amp;height=3335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An image of Earth captured during the Artemis II crew's flyby of the Moon on April 6. The moment we leave Earth, we have to recreate, imperfectly and at great cost, the protections our planet already provides for free. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/members-of-palestinian-committee-to-run-gaza-frustrated-by-idleness-and-inaction/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T10:59:29.468Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BNHBAZQ3BOY2XTAM2K7OW4XFEM.jpg?auth=5dc28a89305782d7533c60c3f58be5919a0bf1322d746cf858bc95fbe6b48501&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5147&amp;height=3431</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Palestinian children play on a street in Gaza city. Sources say the Palestinian committee appointed to govern the strip has made little progress. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/us-suspends-iraqs-dollar-access-as-pressure-tactic-to-curb-iranian-influence-and-militias/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T10:27:34.53Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3FXLGVH764VQAQ5LASUXFLAV5I.jpg?auth=fb611925544b2302c5b5d1434bae9e9907d4ca531a78146f67e750f1d514ad92&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve Bank of New York supplies Iraq with hard currency for foreign exchange transactions. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/21/jordan-lays-tracks-for-growth-with-23-billion-rail-project/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T10:21:50.026Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D5ZN72USEFADXGXYWTAI7MP7RY.jpeg?auth=b1a389bc543d0657bc38167d7f1166d972b2f1abfb4f075a8b608d6aaa11d6e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aqaba port. The project will create a 360km railway linking the site with the phosphate and potash production areas of Shidiya and Ghor Al-Safi. Khaled Yacoub Oweis / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/21/eu-states-to-discuss-push-for-partial-suspension-of-israeli-relations-over-lebanon-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T10:18:03.553Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/G5QRMESCROEAQBM2TRBXRWHJVA.jpg?auth=dd4b4c122db3cb1c277007503994ce74629c3435d849cb22232f51916cb75dee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5503&amp;height=3669</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot talks with  Tom Berendsen, Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden. EPA / Olivier Hoslet]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/04/21/where-grounded-planes-were-stored-during-iran-us-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T10:16:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7IK2MOORQNAPLBSU3OI4DGVGMA.jpg?auth=58827747a8ddb931a57748cf60b8515d982911dcdd9da0ed41833e156722b9ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2953&amp;height=1969</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Teruel Airport, a former military base in Spain’s Aragon region, is one of the world’s most prominent aircraft storage hubs. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/21/uk-to-drop-natural-gas-as-the-benchmark-for-electricity-prices/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:58:36.122Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/26NKZTCFFJZI36MS37BCNLE2PA.jpg?auth=c703de7a1872862c51c26b194d67a4f59b83ad128cedf100b507ae37ee5adc70&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3537&amp;height=2358</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ed Miliband, the UK Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, launches a new electricity price policy.  PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/21/egypts-rania-al-mashat-to-become-head-of-uns-economic-and-social-commission-for-western-asia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:38:33.97Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BCGVW2T5YNE4VMUIW4QBDBNJYY.jpg?auth=a6ee31af6a0d8c6c37ee4139cc28be1c71947a48fe1a79135ebf495dfed43ea3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rania Al Mashat served as a minister in Egypt from 2018 to 2026, holding portfolios including tourism. Photo: World Economic Forum]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/21/france-mourns-unifil-soldier-as-lebanese-security-questions-haunt-withdrawal/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:36:25.9Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TFS52RNKTRAKFHFTATEST2B6CQ.jpg?auth=cd3390f28ea3e9a00977b9c0dbc4e2511736d292786447946d205cee3babbea7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the French military carry the coffin of Sergeant-Chef Florian Montorio, who was killed in southern Lebanon. Photo: Unifil]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/21/president-sheikh-mohamed-receives-ruler-of-ras-al-khaimah-in-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:25:37.72Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5TFAK3F7RJDUZEBGF7FOK3WHQ4.jpg?auth=540dc283f38a2593a71191d9ac93927b9d9474c1d46c02f34c4d0cd859226cb2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/21/gulf-us-iran-israel-middle-east-security-ceasefire-talks-negotiations-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DG2WCSG6W3AYHBQVWIF2HLKONA.jpg?auth=adb9e9609575db6c60c6e64e2e0863e77e46dbf19cca3a86e7fcbbc8003fb6e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5444&amp;height=3347</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Vice President JD Vance's televised news conference before leaving Islamabad following the first round of talks earlier this month. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/21/aldar-and-mubadala-joint-venture-acquires-the-link-at-masdar-city-for-178-million/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T08:42:41.92Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6B2YQYLDZVBGFEDTFVOJCQYDBY.jpg?auth=7ffbacd91835c9de11cdaa80520aeaf688d6e2d9e9b668585ec52d28dd98660d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2008&amp;height=1339</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Link at Masdar City spans about 32,000 square metres of net leasable area across five buildings. Photo: Aldar]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/israeli-ministers-celebrate-re-opening-of-settlement-21-years-after-its-evacuation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T08:21:58.538Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C2D6A62AKZDVJL4AM6KTFKQ4B4?auth=d7933d25d19ef35a13dfd40a1778c3020a73bd43f93c16cd12aba657f9e25907&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1552&amp;height=873</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, centre, stands with settlers at the end of the resettlement ceremony at Sa-Nur in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on April 19, 2026.  Israel on April 19 began resettling Sa Nur, a West Bank settlement evacuated 20 years ago, with senior ministers marking the occasion with declarations against Palestinian statehood and calls to resettle Gaza. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/tense-wait-in-islamabad-for-signs-of-us-iran-talks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T08:18:22.205Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6HYO7INEPC6IT22U4KWEHC2CWM.jpg?auth=de52b6fca605eefff5768fb60546d2a4aaae9cbf23463720ba5bb745d5bbcede&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8112&amp;height=5408</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A security officer patrols a closed road near the Serena Hotel at the Red Zone area in Islamabad on April 21, 2026. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/21/forget-ronaldo-benzema-or-neymar-galeno-is-saudi-arabia-footballs-ultimate-big-match-player/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T08:08:55.865Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DI52RYRE7ZA67GVUMVFOGDMDQE?auth=e8b83781639cf9cf21fab6bff29e82e3ade72b03721318268d1c33b4f2d0f625&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1857&amp;height=1045</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 20: Galeno of Al Ahli celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Zakaria Hawsawi during the AFC Champions League Semi Final match between Vissel Kobe and Al-Ahli at King Abdullah Sports City on April 20, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/21/best-photos-of-april-21-a-view-from-the-tallest-tower-in-morocco-to-milan-design-week-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T08:07:11.353Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7AJJ5J3DEUQG7MXTQUO3NTZ5II.jpg?auth=28b2e0a570381003ff8a0de143ac5a908edce2625deafdce44d4f351efde92b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=9000&amp;height=6000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A view of vehicles driving along a bridge spanning the Bouregreg River, seen from the observation deck of the Mohammed VI Tower in Salé on April 20, 2026.  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Pawan Singh for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/f1/2026/04/21/explainer-what-was-agreed-and-what-does-f1s-new-rule-changes-mean/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T06:30:31.724Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PRGPWS7WHVB25BORDST5G6M3EU?auth=60bf557edc194a8415348c086e95481dee752e9d9c2b4cf576e5af3a9fe01fb1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2725&amp;height=1533</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[F1 teams ⁠and stakeholders agreed unanimously on Monday to engine rule ⁠tweaks aimed at improving racing and driver ​safety. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/gazan-sisters-build-hope-from-rubble-with-method-to-turn-war-debris-into-bricks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T06:29:47.142Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2Q3XCHXX2JHA3KOPX5HUJURAUM.png?auth=aa3a90290ea46c5241e2ad58e3351a29c266debdcb42ef827583e1890cb2b1e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1359&amp;height=765</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Farah Mousa, left, and her sister Tala say the blocks can be used in pavements, garden beds and partitions. Photo: The Earth Prize]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>