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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/trump-urges-israel-and-iran-to-avoid-escalation-as-ceasefire-deal-nears/2592</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T21:55:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Trump urges Israel and Iran to avoid escalation as ceasefire deal nears</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File picture of U.S. President Donald Trump speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One. Trump emphasised that no further attacks should take place in Lebanon, stating that Israel should halt operations while calling on Hezbollah to cease its actions against Israel. Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-customs-helps-seize-13-tonnes-of-narcotic-tablets-in-international-operation/2591</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T21:43:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Customs helps seize 1.3 tonnes of narcotic tablets in international operation</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The operation prevented approximately 1.332 tonnes of Tapentadol tablets from reaching illegal markets. The consignment, which originated in Asia, was transported via air cargo before being intercepted by authorities in the destination country following intelligence shared by Dubai Customs. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/spielbergs-disclosure-day-tops-box-office-as-indie-hit-obsession-continues-strong-run/2590</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T21:09:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Spielberg’s 'Disclosure Day' tops box office as indie hit 'Obsession' continues strong run</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Director Steven Spielberg attends the "Disclosure Day" premiere at Lincoln Center&#039;s David H. Koch Theater on Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/justin-trudeau-attends-us-world-cup-opener-skips-canada-match/2589</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T21:06:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Justin Trudeau attends US World Cup opener, skips Canada match</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File picture of Justin Trudeau, left, and Katy Perry attending the "Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour - Live from Paris" world premiere at the OKX Theater at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center during the Tribeca Festival on Monday, May 8, 2026, in New York. AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/technology/eu-assesses-impact-of-us-ai-restrictions-on-anthropic-models/2588</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T17:58:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>EU assesses impact of US AI restrictions on Anthropic models</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken March 1, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/new-york-knicks-win-nba-title-after-53-year-wait/2587</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T17:48:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>New York Knicks win NBA title after 53-year wait</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ New York Knicks owner James L. Dolan celebrates with his players after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series. AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-health-campaign-attracts-over-43000-blood-donors/2586</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T17:33:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Health campaign attracts over 43,000 blood donors</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The increase in participation follows the call by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management and Vice Chairman of the Dubai Health Board of Directors, urging individuals and organisations to support the initiative. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/swiss-voters-decide-on-proposal-to-cap-population-at-10-million/2585</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T16:57:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Swiss voters decide on proposal to cap population at 10 million</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ People approach the polling station near the train station on election Sunday, when voters are deciding on the "No to 10-Million Switzerland" and the Civil Protection Act, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Bern. AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/gcc-youth-population-exceeds-235-million-representing-382-of-total-population/2584</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T16:55:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>GCC youth population exceeds 23.5 million, representing 38.2% of total population</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The data showed that 15.1 million of this group are males, representing 64.5 percent, while 8.4 million are females, accounting for 35.5 percent. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/hamdan-bin-mohammed-launches-second-edition-of-dubai-mollathon/2583</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T14:55:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Hamdan bin Mohammed launches second edition of Dubai Mallathon across six malls</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dubai Mallathon aims to promote physical activity, enhance public health and quality of life, and encourage sport as a sustainable daily practice for all members of society. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-municipality-launches-ai-powered-virtual-spokesperson-saeed/2582</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T14:35:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Municipality launches AI-powered virtual spokesperson 'Saeed'</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The new initiative introduces a digital representative that will serve as the Municipality’s official voice, communicating its achievements, news and projects to the public in an interactive and direct manner characterised by transparency, speed and reliability. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/anwar-gargash-praises-uae-leaderships-handling-of-iran-crisis/2581</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T13:47:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Anwar Gargash praises UAE leadership's handling of Iran crisis</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/14/3916.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Excellency Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, has praised the leadership’s approach to the crisis related to the war in Iran and its repercussions. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/banks-in-uae-cut-loan-interest-rates-to-lowest-level-in-five-years/2580</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T13:17:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Banks in UAE cut loan interest rates to lowest level in five years</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ According to observations from banks’ official websites, the rate reductions are accompanied by a range of additional incentives. These include postponing the first instalment for up to 180 days, exemption from insurance fees, transaction fees capped at AED 2,500, and welcome bonuses reaching up to AED 10,000. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-police-return-lost-bag-with-luxury-watches-and-electronics-worth-aed-103880-to-traveller/2579</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T12:45:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Police return lost bag with luxury watches and electronics worth AED 103,880 to traveller</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ After completing the necessary legal procedures and verifying ownership, Dubai Police returned the bag and its contents to the traveller. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-approves-establishment-of-federal-authority-for-artificial-intelligence-and-data/2578</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T12:37:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid approves establishment of Federal Authority for Artificial Intelligence and Data</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/14/3910.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/47-kilo-transformation-how-dubai-expat-used-power-of-time-to-rewrite-his-life/2577</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T12:00:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>47-kilo transformation: How Dubai expat used power of time to rewrite his life</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/14/3909.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Ilia Sheludiakov avoided extreme diets or rigid frameworks. He focused instead on fundamentals: reducing processed foods, increasing protein, improving quality, and maintaining a calorie deficit when needed. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/trump-to-mark-80th-birthday-with-white-house-ufc-spectacle-as-major-challenges-persist/2576</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T09:28:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Trump marks 80th birthday with White House UFC spectacle</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/14/3905.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The White House is illuminated during a light show in preparations for the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House. AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/abu-dhabi-warns-of-fire-risks-from-furniture-with-built-in-chargers/2575</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T08:38:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Abu Dhabi warns of fire risks from furniture with built-in chargers</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/14/3904.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ AI generated image used for illustrative purpose. Civil Defence Authority said items such as sofas and smart tables with integrated charging units, while designed to enhance convenience, have become potential fire hazards due to manufacturing defects and improper use. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-public-holiday-work-rules-asked-to-work-on-eid-break-or-national-holiday-heres-what-the-law-says/1244</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T08:36:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE public holiday work rules: Asked to work on national holiday? Here’s what the law says</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/05/01/1708.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ If an employer doesn&#039;t comply, then the employee, as a first step, may take it up with the company’s human resources (HR) department for any clarification and/or correction.
Photo credit: Israel Andrade/Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-spains-cucurella-hopes-his-wifes-pyjama-top-will-be-his-lucky-charm/2574</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T21:16:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain's Cucurella hopes his wife's pyjama top will be his lucky charm</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/13/3902.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s Marc Cucurella, facing camera, and Peru&#039;s Jhonny Vidales  fight for the ball during an international soccer match in Puebla, Mexico, Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/aed5-million-dress-made-of-21-karat-gold-worlds-most-expensive-gold-dress-captivates-visitors-at-wjmes/2573</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T20:57:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>AED5 million dress made of 21-karat gold: World’s most expensive gold dress captivates visitors at WJMES</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ AED5 million dress made of 21-karat gold: World’s most expensive gold dress captivates visitors at WJMES ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-granit-xhaka-says-switzerland-can-deliver-their-best-world-cup-yet/2572</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:41:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Swiss captain Xhaka expects best World Cup team, says must enjoy the moment</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka attends a news conference Friday, June, 12, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif., ahead of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Qatar. (AP) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/us-iran-near-initial-deal-as-tehran-says-no-signing-sunday/2571</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:13:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Peace deal update: Trump says deal with Iran to be signed Sunday, Iran questions timing</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A US Sailor standing watch aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy observes flight operations in the Arabian Sea as US forces enforce the naval blockade on Iran. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/gargash-uae-is-committed-to-the-security-and-stability-of-the-arabian-gulf/2570</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:08:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Gargash: UAE is committed to the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Excellency Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-ghana-chides-unfair-canada-for-denying-visa-to-thomas-partey/2569</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T17:46:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Ghana chides 'unfair' Canada for denying visa to midfielder Thomas Partey</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey (5) handles the ball against United States midfielder Gio Reyna (7) during the first half at GEODIS Park. Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ For residents looking to head outdoors, the coast offers the best outlet this weekend. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these allegations are entirely false and unfounded. File photograph. ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The UAE continues its multifaceted health support and assistance to affected communities by providing medical aid, supplying approved vaccines and necessary medications. Picture credit: AP ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Pyrotechnics go off during the opening ceremonies before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Picture credit: AP ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Deniz Undav is now the team&#039;s most in-form striker and looks set for a starting spot in the Group E opener against Curacao on Sunday. Picture credit: Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/etihad-airways-launches-direct-flights-to-krakow-palma-de-mallorca-expanding-european-network/2542</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T23:17:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Etihad Airways launches direct flights to Kraków, Palma de Mallorca, expanding European network</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The launch reflects Etihad’s long-term commitment to the Polish market, as Kraków becomes the airline’s newest destination in the country, joining Warsaw which was introduced in June 2025. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/hamdan-bin-zayed-receives-citizens-at-al-dhannah-palace-commends-outstanding-talent-in-al-dhafra-region/2541</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T23:13:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Hamdan bin Zayed receives citizens at Al Dhannah Palace, commends outstanding talent in Al Dhafra Region</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/12/3843.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ H.H. Sheikh Hamdan commended their dedication and contributions to supporting the region’s development, and praised the capabilities of Emirati talent across vital sectors. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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