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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/shooting-at-high-school-in-philippines-kills-3/2847</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:58:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3 ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/asian-shares-mixed-and-us-futures-fall-as-iran-talks-make-progress/2846</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:58:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Asian shares mixed and US futures fall as Iran talks make progress</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Currency traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 22, 2026. AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-rta-urges-commuters-to-check-bus-routes-before-travel/2845</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:31:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai RTA urges commuters to check bus routes before travel</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ In a recent advisory shared on its official channels, the RTA explained that each bus operates on a specific route passing through designated stations and stops. Checking these details in advance can help passengers choose the most suitable option for their destination and minimise travel disruptions. File picture used for illustrative purpose. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/over-500-residents-unite-for-international-yoga-day-celebration-with-anis-sajan-at-danube-sports-world/2844</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:09:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Over 500 residents unite for International Yoga Day celebration with Anis Sajan at Danube Sports World</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ "Yoga is not just a form of exercise; it is a way of life. It nurtures the body, calms the mind, and strengthens the soul. In today&#039;s fast-paced world, yoga offers a path to inner balance, resilience, and healthy aging. By dedicating even a small part of our day to yoga and meditation, we can invest in lifelong wellness and happiness," said Anis Sajan. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/usiran-talks-conclude-in-switzerland-with-roadmap-for-deal/2843</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-22T09:47:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>US–Iran talks conclude in Switzerland with roadmap for deal</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The motorcade transporting US Vice President JD Vance arrives at the Buergenstock hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, ahead of US-Iran talks. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/gold-price-drops-by-dh4625-per-gram-over-three-weeks/2842</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-22T08:56:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Gold price drops by Dh46.25 per gram over three weeks</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File picture used for illustrative purpose. Officials from gold and jewellery outlets said the continued decline in the price of the yellow metal has significantly contributed to an increase in demand for bullion products of various weights and categories in recent days. They expect sales to continue growing at a higher pace in the coming days. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/why-is-uae-seeing-higher-temperatures-ncm-weather-expert-explains-early-summer-heat/2841</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-22T08:29:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Why is UAE seeing higher temperatures? NCM weather expert explains early summer heat</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Technically, it’s true that the summer solstice marks the beginning of summer. But summer in the UAE began long before June 21. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/opinion/when-social-media-becomes-a-soft-monster-why-protecting-children-is-now-a-national-duty-in-the-uae/2840</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-22T08:14:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>When social media becomes a ‘soft monster’: Why protecting children is now a national duty in the UAE</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ If adults struggle - despite their awareness - to protect themselves and control what they consume, the challenge becomes nearly impossible for children and adolescents who are still growing and learning, and who lack the ability to distinguish or resist the carefully engineered digital temptations designed to capture their attention. Pictures used for illustrative purpose. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/emirati-media-forum-to-open-in-dubai-with-focus-on-medias-role-in-times-of-change/2839</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T23:05:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Emirati Media Forum to open in Dubai with focus on media’s role in times of change</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The one-day event, being held at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai, comes at a critical juncture in the region’s history. Against the backdrop of rapid regional developments and successive challenges, discussions will examine the vital role of media as a partner in promoting national values, strengthening public trust, and fostering social cohesion. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/digital-dubai-plays-key-role-in-solidifying-dubais-position-among-worlds-top-five-city-brands/2838</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T22:52:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Digital Dubai plays key role in solidifying Dubai’s position among world’s top five city brands</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Digital Dubai plays key role in solidifying Dubai’s position among world’s top five city brands ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/trump-threatens-renewed-strikes-as-usiran-talks-begin-in-switzerland/2837</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T19:25:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Trump threatens renewed strikes as US–Iran talks begin in Switzerland</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File picture of US President Donald Trump. “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we will hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder,” Trump said, referring to recent escalation.  AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/egyptian-president-urges-secure-usiran-deal-to-protect-arab-and-gcc-stability/2836</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T19:16:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Egyptian President urges secure US–Iran deal to protect Arab and GCC stability</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ President El-Sisi made the remarks while receiving Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan; Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia; and Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye. The meeting was attended by Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, Dr Badr Abdelatty. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/europe-heatwave-warning-temperatures-near-40c-trigger-disruption/2835</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T18:56:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Europe heatwave warning: Temperatures near 40°C trigger disruption</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ People shelter from the sun under umbrellas beside the base of the Temple of Venus and Roma, opposite the Colosseum, during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, June 20, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/brexit-at-10-a-nation-still-divided-and-economy-under-strain/2834</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T18:38:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Brexit at 10: A nation still divided and economy under strain</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4326.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ People walk past the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, during the National Rejoin March IV organised by National Rejoin March (NRM), marking ten years since Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016 and calling for closer cooperation between Britain and Europe, in London, Britain, June 20, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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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>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <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>
        </news:news>
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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:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <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:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4324.webp</image:loc>
                        <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>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <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:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4323.webp</image:loc>
                        <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:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <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:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4322.webp</image:loc>
                        <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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        	<url>
                                    <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>
            </news:publication> 
            <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>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4313.webp</image:loc>
                        <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>
            </news:publication> 
            <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:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4321.webp</image:loc>
                        <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>
            </news:publication> 
            <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>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/21/4320.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, recalled the virtues of fathers and their journey on the occasion of Father’s Day. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <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>
            </news:publication> 
            <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>
        </news:news>
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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>
            </news:publication> 
            <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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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-to-see-rain-and-temperature-drop-this-week-says-ncm/2824</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T14:14:00+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>
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                <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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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/starmer-faces-mounting-pressure-to-resign-as-labour-leadership-challenge-looms/2822</loc>
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            <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>
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                        <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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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-completes-30-of-dedicated-bus-and-taxi-lane-expansion-project/2821</loc>
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            <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: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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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/dubai-chambers-strengthens-food-industry-ties-with-ontario-to-boost-trade-growth/2820</loc>
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            <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>
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                        <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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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/vance-arrives-in-switzerland-as-iran-talks-begin-amid-hormuz-tensions/2819</loc>
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            <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>
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                        <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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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-summer-begins-today-emirates-astronomical-society/2818</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-21T08:49:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE summer begins today: Emirates Astronomical Society</news:title>
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                        <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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                                    <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_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>
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                        <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:language>en</news:language>
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            <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: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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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/news/israeli-strikes-kill-10-in-lebanon-hours-after-ceasefire/2811</loc>
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            <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>
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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: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>
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                        <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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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/yashasvi-jaiswal-hits-unbeaten-110-as-india-sweep-odi-series-3-0-vs-afghanistan/2814</loc>
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            <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>
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                        <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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                                    <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>
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                <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>
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                        <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: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>
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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: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>
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                        <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>
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            <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:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/20/4294.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dubai Police busts gang illegally offering encrypted satellite channels ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/dubais-first-pocket-forest-is-now-open-where-to-see-the-mini-forest-growing-at-expo-city/2808</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T13:53:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai’s first pocket forest is now open: Where to see the mini forest growing at Expo City</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The initiative is intended not only as an environmental project but also as a cultural one, reconnecting younger generations with native plants that have long been part of the UAE&#039;s natural landscape.
Photo credit: Supplied ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/turkey-crash-out-of-world-cup-goalless-after-62-shots-as-paraguay-seal-1-0-win/2807</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T13:25:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>'Everybody's crying': Tearful Turkey crash out of World Cup without a goal</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Turkey&#039;s Can Uzun, left, and Turkey&#039;s Kenan Yildiz react after their loss in the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and Paraguay in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/2-roadside-bombs-in-northwest-pakistan-kill-at-least-7/2806</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T13:15:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>2 roadside bombs in northwest Pakistan kill at least 7</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Pakistan has experienced a surge in militant violence in recent years, much of it claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. (WAM) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/one-killed-and-several-injured-in-train-collision-north-of-london/2805</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T12:52:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>One killed and several injured in train collision north of London</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/20/4290.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Emergency personnel work on a train on the tracks outside Bedford, England, after a train from Corby to London St. Pancras and another from Nottingham to London St. Pancras, collided on Friday June 19, 2026. (AP) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/uae-completes-distribution-of-relief-aid-to-philippines-earthquake-victims/2804</loc>
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            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T11:47:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE completes distribution of relief aid to Philippines earthquake victims</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ UAE relief plan targeted vulnerable groups in communities where housing, basic services, and local infrastructure sustained heavy damage in the quake. (WAM) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/qatars/2803</loc>
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            <news:title>Look: Qatar's gift to President Trump is the new Air Force One</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump speaks after touring the newly designated Air Force One presidential aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/cunha-scores-twice-as-brazil-beat-haiti-3-0-to-reach-world-cup-group-lead/2802</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T09:06:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Cunha scores twice as Brazil win 3-0 and eliminate Haiti at World Cup</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Brazil&#039;s Matheus Cunha (9) reacts after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/brazil-coach-ancelotti-says-neymar-available-vs-scotland-in-group-c-finale/2801</loc>
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            <news:title>Brazil coach Ancelotti says Neymar available vs Scotland in Group C finale</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Brazil&#039;s Neymar (10) looks on before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/paraguays-miguel-almiron-sees-red-card-for-covering-mouth-in-clash-with-turkey-under-new-world-cup-rule/2800</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T08:39:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron sees red card for covering mouth in clash with Turkey under new World Cup rule</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Paraguay&#039;s Miguel Almiron reacts after he received a red card during the World Cup Group D soccer match against Turke in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/uae-visit-visa-security-deposit-refund-how-to-get-your-dh1000-back/2799</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T08:37:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE visit visa security deposit refund: How to get your Dh1,000 back</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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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-is-special/from-a-sales-job-to-dream-media-role-how-this-kerala-graduate-rebuilt-his-life-in-the-uae/2798</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-20T08:33:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>From a sales job to dream media role: How this Kerala graduate rebuilt his life in the UAE</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Left: Ibin Nayakam, 25, at his new job, holding the two uniforms of the roles he&#039;s worked as he worked towards his dream job. Right: Nayakam working in the back office inventory assistance and the sales floor. ]]></image:caption>
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