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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/pogaar-powers-to-dominant-time-trial-victory-at-tour-de-suisse/2833</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T17:57:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Pogačar powers to dominant time trial victory at Tour de Suisse</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Winning by less than a second, Pogačar underlined his status as race leader, signalling that anyone targeting the yellow jersey would need an exceptional performance on Sunday’s stage 5. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/dubai-launches-dewa-international-to-expand-global-energy-footprint/2832</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T17:51:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai launches DEWA International to expand global energy footprint</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, announced, in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the establishment of ‘DEWA International’, a wholly owned independent subsidiary. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/maktoum-bin-mohammed-a-legacy-of-leadership-rooted-in-goodness/2831</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T17:39:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Maktoum bin Mohammed: A legacy of leadership rooted in goodness</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, affirmed that he learned from the school of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, that children are an extension of their fathers’ legacy and a continuation of what they began. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/latifa-bint-mohammed-mohammed-bin-rashid-is-my-inspiration-and-my-number-one-supporter/2830</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T17:31:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Latifa bint Mohammed: Mohammed bin Rashid is my inspiration and my number one supporter</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), affirmed that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is her inspiration and first supporter. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-is-special/from-advisor-to-investor-success-how-this-indian-family-built-wealth-through-dubai-property/2829</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T16:11:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>From advisor to investor success: How this Indian family built wealth through Dubai property</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Rahul Anand with his wife Natasha Goel, daughter Myra, and their pet dog Rio. Rahul’s story reflects how Dubai’s property market continues to reward those who recognise its potential. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/hamdan-bin-mohammed-on-fathers-day-who-is-like-you-my-father/2828</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T15:42:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Hamdan bin Mohammed on Father’s Day: ‘Who is like you, my father?’</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, paid tribute to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Father’s Day. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-on-fathers-day-we-are-what-they-planted-what-they-made-and-what-they-built/2827</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T15:39:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid on Father's Day: We are what they planted, what they made, and what they built</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, recalled the virtues of fathers and their journey on the occasion of Father’s Day. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohamed-bin-zayed-the-father-is-the-support-the-role-model-and-the-symbol-of-giving-and-dedication/2826</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T15:34:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohamed bin Zayed: The father is the support, the role model, and the symbol of giving and dedication</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4319.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that fathers are a source of support, a role model, and a symbol of giving and dedication for the happiness, stability and security of the family. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/watch-dubai-police-warn-against-red-light-violations-after-41-accidents-this-year/2825</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T15:00:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Watch: Dubai Police warn against red-light violations after 41 accidents this year</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Traffic data shows that 41 accidents caused by running red lights have been recorded since the beginning of the year, resulting in four fatalities and 55 injuries of varying severity. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-to-see-rain-and-temperature-drop-this-week-says-ncm/2824</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T14:14:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE to see rain and temperature drop this week, says NCM</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast rainfall in scattered areas of the UAE from Tuesday to Thursday. File picture used for illustrative purpose. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/teen-striker-abdelkarim-emerges-as-egypts-future-at-world-cup/2823</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T14:03:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Teen striker Abdelkarim emerges as Egypt’s future at World Cup</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Egypt&#039;s Hamza Abdelkarim, center, works out during a training session on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia. AP ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/starmer-faces-mounting-pressure-to-resign-as-labour-leadership-challenge-looms/2822</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T13:50:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign as Labour leadership challenge looms</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4314.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File picture of Britain&#039;s Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer has publicly insisted he will remain in office and contest any leadership challenge, but senior party figures and allies have signalled that his position is increasingly untenable. AP ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-completes-30-of-dedicated-bus-and-taxi-lane-expansion-project/2821</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T12:12:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai completes 30% of dedicated bus and taxi lane expansion project</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4312.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at RTA, said the initiative is a key component of Dubai’s strategy to promote sustainable transport. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/dubai-chambers-strengthens-food-industry-ties-with-ontario-to-boost-trade-growth/2820</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T11:02:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Chambers strengthens food industry ties with Ontario to boost trade growth</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4311.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dubai Chambers has explored opportunities to enhance cooperation in the food and agricultural sectors with Ontario, Canada, during a high-level meeting held in Toronto. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/vance-arrives-in-switzerland-as-iran-talks-begin-amid-hormuz-tensions/2819</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T09:19:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Vance arrives in Switzerland as Iran talks begin amid Hormuz tensions</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4310.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance speaks to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S. Vance landed at Emmen Air Base early Sunday, joining American envoys already on the ground, as Iranian negotiators had also arrived ahead of the high-level discussions. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-summer-begins-today-emirates-astronomical-society/2818</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T08:49:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE summer begins today: Emirates Astronomical Society</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4309.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, said the summer solstice represents the point when the sun reaches its northernmost position, directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-media-youth-council-participates-in-anwar-gargash-diplomatic-academys-strategic-dialogues-programme/2817</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T07:49:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Media Youth Council participates in Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy’s Strategic Dialogues Programme</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4304.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The programme featured a series of meetings with senior decision-makers in Italy and France, as well as visits to the UAE Embassies in Rome and Paris and several European academic institutions and research centres. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-as-vance-eyes-switzerland-talks-with-iran/2816</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T20:59:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Iran closes Hormuz again, US military denies claim, Vance hopes to resume talks</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/20/4303.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 19, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/news/israeli-strikes-kill-10-in-lebanon-hours-after-ceasefire/2811</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T20:50:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Israeli strikes kill 20 in Lebanon hours after ceasefire</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Relatives of the victims of an Israeli strike in Barish react outside Jabal Amel Hospital in Tyre, Lebanon, June 20, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/dominican-republic-beach-hotel-fire-kills-woman-1700-evacuated-at-viva-wyndham-dominicus-beach-hotel/2815</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T19:45:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican Republic</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/20/4300.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A drone view shows a fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic, June 19, 2026 in this screen grab obtained from social media video. Gojko Culibrk/via REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/yashasvi-jaiswal-hits-unbeaten-110-as-india-sweep-odi-series-3-0-vs-afghanistan/2814</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T19:26:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Yashasvi Jaiswal hits unbeaten 110 as India sweep ODI series 3-0 vs Afghanistan</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/20/4299.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ India&#039;s Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his century during the third ODI cricket match between Afghanistan and India in Chennai, India, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP) ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/lost-your-passport-abroad-golden-visa-holders-can-return-to-the-uae-without-it/2813</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T19:21:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Lost your passport abroad? You can return to the UAE without it if you have this visa</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/20/4268.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Golden Visa holders who lose their passport in other countries can return to the UAE safely, without their passport, and reapply for it once they’re back home. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-approves-restructuring-of-etihad-credit-insurance-board-chaired-by-thani-al-zeyoudi/2812</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T19:14:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid approves restructuring of Etihad Credit Insurance Board chaired by Thani Al Zeyoudi</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/20/4298.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/earthquake-of-magnitude-58-strikes-greece-southwest-of-crete/2810</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T14:28:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Greece southwest of Crete</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/20/4295.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Greece southwest of Crete ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-police-busts-gang-illegally-offering-encrypted-satellite-channels/2809</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T14:06:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Police busts gang illegally offering encrypted satellite channels</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The refund claim must be submitted within 30 days of the passenger’s departure from the UAE. Picture for illustrative purposes. File photograph. ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The UAE recently distributed around 700 food parcels and 500 gallons of potable water to affected families in the Philippines. File photograph. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Kylian Mbappé was eligible to play for Cameroon or Algeria because of his family background but chose France where he was born and raised. Picture credit: AP ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The initiative helps to raise public awareness of one of the most important life-saving skills. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Ammar Tayel became the youngest Emirati boxer to compete in a professional bout and claim victory by knockout in his first professional appearance. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Running from June 8 to 19, the programme brought together content creators and participants interested in the cultural and creative sectors for an intensive training experience. Picture credit: Supplied ]]></image:caption>
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