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<image:caption>The package includes rent-free incentives linked to contract renewals, enhanced flexibility on payment deferrals, and the waiver of minor administrative penalties.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T11:06:37.087+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai South announces rent relief, payment flexibility and waived fees for SMEs</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/vinfasts-breakout-year-vietnamese-ev-maker-nearly-doubles-sales-in-2025-eyes-300000-deliveries-in-2026-1.500497570</loc>
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<image:caption>Typical prices of vehicles from VinFast, one of the newest entrants in the EV industry from Vietnam.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>VinFast electric cars for export. The Vietnamese EV maker is riding the global wave of EV adoption, setting a bold goal for 2026: 300,000 EV deliveries, a roughly 50% increase from 2025 levels.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T10:56:29.968+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VinFast’s breakout year: Vietnamese EV maker nearly doubles sales in 2025, eyes 300,000 deliveries in 2026</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/usisrael-war-on-iran-day-38-trump-sets-new-strait-of-hormuz-deadline-as-oil-benchmark-open-above-110-1.500497376</loc>
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<image:caption>Officials and media representatives gather around the damaged building of the Shahid Beheshti University following a strike, in Tehran on April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Israeli search and rescue personnel work at the site of a residential building destroyed in an Iranian strike in the northern city of Haifa on April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Israeli search and rescue personnel work at the site of a residential building destroyed in an Iranian strike in the northern city of Haifa on April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Israeli search and rescue personnel work at the site of a residential building destroyed in an Iranian strike in the northern city of Haifa on April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Israeli search and rescue personnel work at the site of a residential building destroyed in an Iranian strike in the northern city of Haifa on April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Israeli search and rescue personnel work at the site of a residential building destroyed in an Iranian strike in the northern city of Haifa on April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T10:41:35.263+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US–Israel War on Iran Day 38: 45-day ceasefire talks underway</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/should-your-next-car-be-electric-after-the-war-6-reasons-why-you-may-need-to-1.500494704</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T10:25:56.331+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Should your next car be electric after the war? 7 reasons why you may need one</news:title>
<news:keywords>YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Retail</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/private-capital-pay-jumps-to-750000-as-abu-dhabi-riyadh-draw-top-talent-1.500497533</loc>
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<image:caption>Abu dhabi skyline</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T10:24:39.293+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private capital pay jumps to $750,000 as Abu Dhabi, Riyadh draw top talent</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/nasas-artemis-ii-lunar-flyby-is-being-livestreamed-on-netflix-tonight-1.500497537</loc>
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<image:caption>This screengrab taken from a NASA livestream shows Artemis II mission astronauts (L-R) NASA's pilot Victor Glover, NASA commander Reid Wiseman, Canadian Space Agency's mission specialist Jeremy Hansen and NASA's mission specialist Christina Koch as they attend a "VIP call" with Canadian children from inside the Orion spacecraft while on his way to the Moon on April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T10:21:21.644+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NASA's Artemis II lunar flyby is being livestreamed on Netflix tonight</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/vignesh-shivan-calls-rift-with-dhanush-his-biggest-loss-amid-nayanthara-row-i-feel-ashamed-1.500497520</loc>
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<image:caption>Recalling their collaboration on the film Velaiilla Pattadhari, Shivan spoke about the closeness they shared during that period, describing a phase marked by professional proximity and personal regard.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T10:14:29.233+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vignesh Shivan calls rift with Dhanush his ‘biggest loss’ amid Nayanthara row: ‘I feel ashamed’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/the-uae-is-standing-calm-and-resilient-1.500497524</loc>
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<image:caption>Abdulla Yousef Al Bastaki, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T10:12:11.945+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The UAE is standing, calm and resilient</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/virat-kohlis-touching-moment-with-sarfaraz-khan-during-rcb-vs-csk-clash-1.500497522</loc>
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<image:caption>Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Indian cricket player Virat Kohli praised Sarfaraz Khan for his performance</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chennai Super Kings' Indian cricket player Sarfaraz Khan celebrates after scoring a half-century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tim David and Rajat Patidar stole the show leaving CSK with a mountain to climb in the second innings</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T10:07:54.080+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Virat Kohli’s touching moment with Sarfaraz Khan during RCB vs CSK Clash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, IPL, IPL-Bangalore, IPL-Chennai, Virat Kohli</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/45-day-us-israel-iran-ceasefire-in-the-works-what-we-know-so-far-1.500497479</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-06/2l0p9kjn/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A combo photo shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, and White House special envoy|chief US negotiator Steve Witkoff.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T09:46:56.663+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>45-day US-Israel-Iran 'ceasefire' in the works: What we know so far</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dhurandhar-2-box-office-day-18-ranveer-singhs-blockbuster-storms-past-rs16-billion-globally-1.500497498</loc>
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<image:caption>Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar: The Revenge</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar 2</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T09:45:10.950+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office day 18: Ranveer Singh's blockbuster storms past Rs16 billion globally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, BollyWood, India, Pakistani Cinema, Pakistan, bollywood, Pakistan, box office collection, Bollywood icons, india</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/one-piece-episode-1156-did-it-just-set-up-shanks-vs-luffy-ending-explained-1.500497488</loc>
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<image:caption>The episode delivers exactly what fans dreamed of from Elbaph: sweeping visuals, cinematic direction, and a sense of scale that truly does justice to the Land of Giants.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T09:43:06.232+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One Piece Episode 1156: Did it just set up Shanks vs Luffy? Ending explained</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/drone-targets-du-telecom-building-in-fujairah-1.500497499</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/iffru2zj/UAEflag</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T09:34:59.917+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian drone targets 'du' telecom building in Fujairah</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Fujairah, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-16-billion-contract-for-manila-subways-airport-t3-station-tunnels-awarded-1.500497462</loc>
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<image:caption>The Philippines' Department of Transportation (DoTr) recently announced the winner of the $270 -million NAIA Terminal 3 subway station contract. The station, which will serve Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport, forms part of the $8.2-billion Manila Subway currently under construction.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A view of Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T09:04:47.142+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Philippines: Winner of ₱16-billion contract to build Manila Subway's airport T3 station, tunnels announced</news:title>
<news:keywords>Philippines</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-slips-dh3-early-monday-as-ceasefire-hopes-cool-safe-haven-demand-1.500497458</loc>
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<image:caption>Dubai gold prices edge lower</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T08:42:15.945+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai gold slips Dh3 early Monday as ceasefire hopes cool safe-haven demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/vesimi-celebrates-the-milestone-of-curated-luxury-fashion-1.500497451</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T08:34:57.153+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VESIMI celebrates the milestone of curated luxury fashion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/one-injured-in-abu-dhabi-after-air-defence-interception-1.500497455</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/wvfjh1p7/UAEflag</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials urge reliance on state sources, warn public against spreading rumours</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T08:31:54.811+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One injured in Abu Dhabi after air defence interception</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/rupee-and-peso-dip-turns-into-a-remittance-boost-for-uae-expats-1.500301712</loc>
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<image:caption>Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T08:09:54.493+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso remain soft, boosting dirham for expats. Remit now?</news:title>
<news:keywords>YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-responds-to-missile-and-drone-threats-from-iran-residents-told-safe-1.500497419</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T07:39:37.822+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE responds to missile and drone threats from Iran, residents told safe</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/wave-of-strikes-against-tehran-regime-targets-completed-says-israel-irans-response-uncertain-1.500497414</loc>
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<image:caption>Residents watch and take pictures as flames and smoke rise from an oil storage facility struck as attacks hit the city during the US–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Alireza Sotakbar/ISNA via AP)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T07:32:51.050+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wave of strikes against Tehran regime targets 'completed', says Israel: Iran's response uncertain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/vietnam-parliament-convenes-to-confirm-new-state-leaders-1.500497378</loc>
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<image:caption>Vietnam's Members of Parliament attend the autumn opening session at the the National Assembly in Hanoi. File photo taken October 20, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T06:53:20.092+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vietnam parliament convenes to confirm new state leaders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-alert-strong-winds-dust-and-light-rain-ahead-1.500497396</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T06:51:33.171+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE weather alert: Strong winds, dust, and light rain ahead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather, UAE weather</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/usisrael-war-on-iran-day-37-trump-and-iran-trade-threats-as-search-for-missing-f-15e-crew-member-continues-1.500496644</loc>
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<image:caption>USS Abraham Lincoln continues flight operations against military targets in Iran while sailing in regional waters.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>OPEC+ nations to ramp up oil output</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/mnqb5nfz/trump.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/dz7j4ku8/HFIMS2bkAACBy4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>188 missiles, 466 drones intercepted since start of Iranian attacks</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/08opqf65/HFIp2FWIAADVv6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kuwait Petroleum Corporation reports several of its operational facilities were targeted in a drone attack</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/w2z3b3r0/HFIzy3_aEAEcIzO.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T06:05:57.950+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US–Israel war on Iran, day 37: Trump and Iran trade threats as second F-15E pilot rescued in Iran by US special forces</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Americas, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/could-earth-be-struck-without-warning-nasa-warns-thousands-of-city-killer-asteroids-still-hidden-1.500497380</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/tcy1g30i/Asteroid-City-killer.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nasa scientist Kelly Fast says thousands of city killer asteroids remain undetected and there’s no reliable way to stop one if it heads toward Earth.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T06:03:11.763+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Could Earth be struck without warning? Nasa warns thousands of ‘city-killer’ asteroids still hidden</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-the-uaes-multiple-sclerosis-community-keeps-rising-swimming-cycling-and-celebrating-triumphs-1.500497250</loc>
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<image:caption>(Left), Mohamed Al Harbi and Right: Marie Meillaud, and Deborah Dunne are members of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Marie Meillaud participated in the Open Master Games, this year.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Marie Meillaud: 'I have a demanding job in operations, where I lead a team, maintain a busy social life, and raise 10-year-old twins as a normal family....'</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sirik Deurloo, Marie Meillaud's husband.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/w9uhrz0a/NMSSOMGAD-2026Mohammed-Al-Harbi5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohamed Al Harbi: Cycling was a journey back to control and regaining balance.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>"MS teaches you to listen to your body, he says. Some days require rest. Others allow strength," says Mohamed Al Harbi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/jduq7s95/NMSS_OMGAD_2026_Deborah_Dunne_2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deborah Dunne completed the 40km road race, this year, Open Masters Games</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Deborah Dunne</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T06:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How the UAE’s multiple sclerosis community keeps rising: Swimming, cycling and celebrating triumphs</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Lifestyle, United in Strength</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-army-says-air-defences-responding-to-missile-drone-attack-1.500497374</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-17/y1zvhsm6/Stock-Kuwait-city-skyline</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Kuwait city skyline.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T05:37:48.549+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuwait army says air defences responding to missile, drone attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kuwait</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/if-no-hormuz-deal-trump-sets-tuesday-800-pm-april-7-midnight-gmt-as-power-plant-day-and-bridge-day-in-stark-threat-to-iran-after-us-airman-rescued-1.500495959</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/09/19/OPN-Tankers-in-Strait-of-Hormuz-1568892641628_16d4949e15c_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ships transiting Hormuz Strait. Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy chokepoint.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:48:05.768+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hormuz deal: Trump sets 'Tuesday, 8:00 PM' (April 7, midnight GMT) deadline — if not, it's 'Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day' in stark threat to Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/ships-near-italy-rescue-32-migrants-71-feared-lost-at-sea-1.500497299</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/lhxnhyru/89g02nl51ka1rvjpo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescuers said 32 people survived in a boat attempting to cross the Mediterranean from Libya to Europe over the Easter weekend. More than 70 feared "lost at sea".</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:37:33.623+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 feared 'lost at sea'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-successfully-intercepts-uav-cruise-missile-attacks-1.500497277</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-22/5h4mq1hg/Doha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People sit with the reflection of the Doha skyline along the Doha Corniche.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:58:58.402+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Qatar successfully intercepts UAV, cruise missile attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Qatar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/nigeria-army-says-killed-65-bandits-in-single-operation-1.500497272</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-20/sio6qlhp/43541aae3dd7e70004276526bc078eab.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Some 60 members of criminal gangs were killed in an army operation: Nigeria's military.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:23:09.039+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nigeria army says killed 65 'bandits' in single operation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Africa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/pope-leo-urges-peace-in-first-easter-mass-as-christians-celebrate-in-jerusalem-and-tehran-1.500496910</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/yxuld154/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful after delivering the Urbi et Orbi blessing - Latin for "to the city of Rome and to the world" - from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the end of Easter Mass he presided over in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:16:58.946+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem and Tehran</news:title>
<news:keywords>vatican pope easter urbi et orbi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/crude-prices-jump-sharply-wti-at-114-brent-at-111-on-renewed-geopolitical-risk-supply-concerns-1.500497338</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-05/zslhuhzn/202507053444407.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crude oil prices have spiked amid supply concerns, geopolitical tensions.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/wmzoxf9q/Screenshot-2026-04-06-at-6.30.14-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy prices as of 7.38AM Tokyo time on Monday, April 6, 20256.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:43:12.612+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crude prices jump sharply: WTI at $114, Brent at $111 on renewed geopolitical risk, supply concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israeli-strike-east-of-beirut-kills-three-lebanese-ministry-1.500497328</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/jvpyjgb8/newsml_afp_com_20260405T194327Z_doc_a6uc22v.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>First responders gather at the site of an Israeli strike that targeted an apartment in the town of Ain Saade east of Beirut on April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:21:18.355+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli strike east of Beirut kills three: Lebanese ministry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/uae-becomes-top-10-global-exporter-from-949-billion-in-2021-to-1637-trillion-2025-wto-figures-show-1.500497167</loc>
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<image:caption>Abu Dhabi's Kizad.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:10:24.574+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE becomes top 10 global exporter, from $949 billion in 2021 to $1.637 trillion 2025, WTO figures show </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/bzkaw12-four-asian-nationals-injured-khorfakkan-port-1.500497283</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/ry8poel9/uaeflag.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Four injured in incident, including 2 Egyptians and 2 Pakistani nationals</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:59:47.954+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four Asian nationals injured in Khorfakkan Port fragments incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/jordan-intercepts-missiles-uavs-in-24-hours-1.500497293</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/04/05/Stock-Jordan-skyline-Amman_178a28898d2_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A scene in Amman Jordan. File photo.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:55:57.411+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jordan intercepts missiles, UAVs in 24 hours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/auto/news/are-philippine-fans-ready-for-the-all-electric-toyota-hilux-1.500496882</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/3btbfkuq/2026-toyota-hilux-EV.webp</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/9wuhefl3/T-Hilux.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>For the Southeast Asian market, the Hilux Travo-e (or Hilux Revo BEV) high-performance pickup was first unveiled at the Bangkok International Motor Show.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/r60fhmlx/Screenshot-2026-04-05-at-7.34.27-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The battery electric vehicle Toyota Hilux uses a 125KW DC Fast Charger.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:06:22.182+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Are Toyota Hilux fans ready for the all-electric Travo-e or Hilux Revo BEV?  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/syria-two-arrested-over-attack-on-uae-embassy-1.500497317</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/aqk0ja49/One-of-the-two-arrested</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T00:15:42.871+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Syria: Two arrested over attack on UAE embassy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-to-train-20000-frontline-personnel-with-annual-budget-of-dh100-million-1.500497276</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/q6q0mshw/Abu-Dhabi</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T22:14:38.693+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi to train 20,000 frontline personnel with annual budget of Dh100 million</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/temperatures-to-dip-across-uae-on-march-6-1.500497257</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/cfuhp5r2/Anupam-Shivnani-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rain clouds roll across Dubai’s skyline</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T21:57:37.833+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temperatures to dip across UAE on April 6</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-mohammed-the-uae-is-among-top-10-global-exporters-for-first-time-1.500497260</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-10/gr38gezd/gulfnewsimport20191201191201-Sheikh-Mohammed-Bin-Rashid-Al-Maktoum16ec0d79544large.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>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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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T21:33:34.261+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sheikh Mohammed: The UAE is among top 10 global exporters for first time</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/brothers-sacrifice-to-bowling-154-kmh-ashok-sharmas-inspiring-ipl-journey-1.500497189</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/l84rs9k8/Ashok-Sharma</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ashok Sharma bowled the fastest ball of IPL 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/l84rs9k8/Ashok-Sharma</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ashok Sharma bowled the fastest ball of IPL 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T20:10:21.462+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brother’s sacrifice to bowling 154 km/h: Ashok Sharma’s inspiring IPL journey </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL, cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-establishes-sensory-rooms-for-people-with-autism-at-metro-stations-1.500497200</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-08/dwthv3e5/Dubai-metro</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T20:08:15.806+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai establishes sensory rooms for people with autism at Metro stations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-municipality-to-open-35-new-parks-this-year-1.500497187</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/6feabqy2/Dubai-municipality</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T19:47:05.306+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Municipality to open 35 new parks this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-introduces-monthly-allowance-for-families-of-missing-persons-1.500497160</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/03/17/Stock-Oman-Muscat-skyline-people_178408c4cd0_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New rule aims to reduce inherited disorders and disease transmission.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T19:08:01.403+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oman introduces monthly allowance for families of missing persons</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oman, Oman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-authorities-respond-to-khorfakkan-port-incident-no-injuries-reported-1.500497130</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-13/y0gbf0s2/UAEFlag</image:loc>
<image:caption>No injuries in Khorfakkan port incident</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T18:34:47.369+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sharjah authorities respond to Khorfakkan Port incident, 4 hurt</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Sharjah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/multaqa-al-tujjar-forum-in-abu-dhabi-unveils-adeed-platform-to-boost-supply-chain-resilience-1.500497126</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/m5961uir/Multaqa-Al-Tujjar-Private-Sector-Leaders-Decision-Makers-Forum</image:loc>
<image:caption>Opening speech</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>The first panel was titled ‘Delivering for Business: Live Policy &amp; Initiative Announcements</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/oyjthraw/Panel2_jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The second panel was titled ‘Open for Growth: Abu Dhabi's Trade, Logistics &amp; Industrial Opportunity’</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T18:30:15.781+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Multaqa Al Tujjar Forum in Abu Dhabi unveils ADEED platform to boost supply chain resilience</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/national-emergency-response-forum-launched-in-abu-dhabi-to-build-frontline-competency-readiness-1.500497084</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/56ikycgo/2lv02n7o1ka1c0qpo.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T18:06:33.120+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Emergency Response Forum  launched in Abu Dhabi to build frontline competency, readiness</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/anwar-gargash-praises-bahrains-resiliencein-face-of-iranian-aggression-1.500497111</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/08/25/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-REG_190308-GARGASH-1566718203246_16cc7ae956f_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gargash hails Bahrain’s steadfastness against Iran aggression</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T17:55:36.263+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anwar Gargash praises Bahrain’s resilience in face of Iranian aggression</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/who-is-the-us-airman-rescued-from-iran-inside-the-mission-that-defied-the-odds-1.500497089</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/smpf8yu6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-05-at-11.14.41-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft flies over the US Central Command area of responsibility during Operation Epic Fury against Iran.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T17:42:19.209+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who is the US airman rescued from Iran? Inside the mission that defied the odds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/video-dubai-endures-says-viral-video-1.500497094</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/7azzme0m/reader_picture_175275b53b4_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Dubai skyline</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T17:32:34.361+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Headlines vs reality: The world predicts chaos; Dubai proves resilience</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/behind-enemy-lines-how-the-us-rescued-a-downed-airman-deep-inside-iran-1.500496772</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-25/kxsm4otc/890547-01-02-Read-Only.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hundreds of commandos, supported by warplanes, drones, and surveillance assets, successfully extracted the officer.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T17:13:54.523+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Behind enemy lines: How the US rescued a downed airman deep inside Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, Mena, americas, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/three-fires-controlled-at-abu-dhabis-borouge-plant-after-air-defence-debris-1.500497044</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/93ocapfr/UAEflag</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three fires at Borouge plant after air defence interception debris, operations halted</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:35:31.465+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three fires controlled at Abu Dhabi’s Borouge petrochemicals plant after air defence debris</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Abu Dhabi, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-enters-worlds-top-10-goods-exporters-trade-reaches-dh6-trillion-1.500497026</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-11/8rv2f97e/Dubaiskyline2026</image:loc>
<image:caption>UAE climbs global trade rankings, external trade surges to $1.63 trillion</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:16:14.931+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE enters world’s top 10 goods exporters, trade reaches Dh6 trillion</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Dubai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/abdullah-belhaif-al-nuaimi-named-honorary-president-of-uae-safety-association-1.500497020</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/fm6x85tj/36adddbe-2be2-4149-adf9-4234c81a20a9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi named Honorary President of UAE Safety and Emergency Security Association to boost national safety and emergency preparedness efforts.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:08:54.221+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi named Honorary President of UAE Safety Association</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-faces-tough-draw-at-linz-1.500497008</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/xcz0qor0/Alex_Eala_Alexandra_Eala_18018090d94_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T15:54:58.656+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alex Eala faces tough draw at Linz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-alerts-public-ai-phishing-scams-now-behind-90-of-cyber-breaches-1.500497006</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/1syhjav1/IMG4441.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials urge vigilance as sophisticated AI scams target UAE users online</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T15:52:14.897+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE alerts public: AI phishing scams now behind 90% of cyber breaches</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, cybercrime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/2709-new-member-companies-joined-dubai-chamber-of-commerce-in-march-2026-1.500496894</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/08/20/Dubai-Chamber-of-Commerce_16caeaad5be_large.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T15:42:01.319+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2,709 new member companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce in March 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/golf-in-uae/mcilroy-gears-up-for-one-of-golfs-toughest-feats-1.500496992</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-21/k99l7qw7/Rory_McIlroy__1933550b5c9_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rory McIlroy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T15:29:17.396+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>McIlroy gears up for one of golf’s toughest feats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Golf-in-UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-air-defence-intercepted-9-ballistic-missiles-1-cruise-missiles-and-50-drones-from-iran-on-april-5-2026-1.500496970</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/zhuvi9fr/UAEflag</image:loc>
<image:caption>UAE air defences down latest wave of Iranian missiles and drones with no new deaths</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/edtgkxnd/HFIzy3_aEAEcIzO.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T15:03:04.929+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE intercepts 9 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missile and 50 drones from Iran on April 5</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-your-employer-deduct-from-end-of-service-benefits-for-damaged-equipment-1.500496965</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/226qdsl2/Untitled-design-45.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:58:24.670+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ask Gulf News: Can your employer deduct from end-of-service benefits for damaged equipment?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ask Gulf News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-a-dubai-developer-forfeit-your-off-plan-property-if-you-miss-payments-1.500496968</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/1bjbqkon/Untitled-design-46.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:58:21.745+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ask Gulf News: Can a Dubai developer forfeit your off-plan property if you miss payments </news:title>
<news:keywords>Ask Gulf News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-petroleum-reports-drone-attack-on-facilities-no-casualties-1.500496960</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/x8336b6w/HFIp2FWIAADVv6.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:45:31.633+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuwait Petroleum reports drone attack on facilities, no casualties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kuwait, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/dubai-allows-hotels-businesses-to-defer-fees-under-new-economic-measures-1.500496956</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/vogngluw/STOCK_Dubai_Marina___property___skyline_189300fb12d_original_ratio.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:42:17.987+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai allows hotels, businesses to defer fees under new economic measures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tourism, Retail, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-fia-deploys-ai-system-to-track-most-wanted-criminals-in-real-time-1.500496947</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/vpk9n2yr/Dr-Usman-Anwar.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Usman Anwar, Director General of Pakistan Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:25:03.577+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan: FIA deploys AI system to track most wanted criminals in real time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan, Pakistan, crime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/arsenals-quadruple-dream-collapses-in-just-two-weeks-1.500496937</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/sh9s4bft/newsml_afp_com_20260404T205902Z_doc_a6rt2h2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arsenal have exited two competitions in just two weeks</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-22/joo2kehr/newsml_afp_com_20260322T182243Z_doc_a4ag6vz.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arteta previously rubbished comments on a potential quadruple for Arsenal this season</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/vpav3kx7/202603233717566.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manchester City overcame Arsenal in the EFL Cup final last month</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/zeq6syht/newsml_afp_com_20260404T193848Z_doc_a6rm3a6.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ross Stewart celebrates scoring the winner against Arsenal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:19:20.893+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arsenal’s quadruple dream collapses in just two weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Football, premier league, arsenal, Champions League</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-police-warn-against-dangerous-driving-behaviours-1.500496940</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/yff8q43c/HFIa7caaIAA1gSp.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:17:43.944+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi Police warn against dangerous driving behaviours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-court-rejects-dh300000-rent-claim-in-divorce-villa-dispute-1.500496939</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/e0gkqq2z/Stock_Law_court_crime_174735e8b58_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ruling clarifies proof needed for compensation under UAE Civil Transactions Law</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:13:03.579+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai court rejects Dh300,000 rent claim in divorce villa dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, crime, Dubai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/over-33000-fines-issued-as-dubai-police-clamp-down-on-noisy-and-reckless-drivers-1.500496919</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-06/3biy99i7/DubaiPolice</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dubai Police use complaints data to pinpoint hotspots and curb disruptive driving</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T13:45:12.677+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 33,000 fines issued as Dubai Police clamp down on noisy and reckless drivers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, dubai traffic fines, Dubai Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dubai-issues-new-customs-rules-to-route-cargo-via-oman-amid-logistics-disruptions-1.500496900</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-05/zv8gi3c7/newsml_afp_com_20260205T162227Z_doc_96az6ke.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man and a woman speak as they stand along the corniche at Sultan Qaboos port in Oman's capital Muscat on February 5, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T13:19:53.318+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai issues new customs rules to route cargo via Oman amid logistics disruptions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets, Gulf, Tax News, UAE tax, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/bahrain-intercepts-13-drones-in-24-hours-destroys-466-drones-since-iran-aggression-1.500496897</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T13:16:09.489+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bahrain intercepts 13 drones in 24 hours, destroys 466 drones since Iran aggression</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bahrain, Israel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-provides-gazas-health-sector-with-medical-shipment-exceeding-dh27-million-1.500496870</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/txq2y4gz/y8r02n7f1ka0zwnpn.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T13:02:04.480+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE provides Gaza’s health sector with medical shipment exceeding Dh2.7 million</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government, Mena, Gaza</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/a-tale-of-two-sameers-how-rizvi-and-minhas-are-lighting-up-ipl-and-psl-1.500496887</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/zo8mpin1/FotoJet-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From setbacks to stardom, Rizvi and Minhas dominate run charts across borders</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T13:00:16.563+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A tale of two Sameers: How Rizvi and Minhas are lighting up IPL and PSL</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL, psl, IPL-Chennai, IPL-Delhi, cricket, Pakistan, Pakistan Super League</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-parking-scam-father-and-son-in-court-over-forged-permit-1.500496872</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-16/9dndgs9c/court-hammer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Inspector’s suspicions over car permit trigger probe, jail terms and fines for duo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T12:18:21.877+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai parking scam: Father and son in court over forged permit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, crime, Dubai parking</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-and-italian-prime-minister-discuss-regional-developments-and-bilateral-cooperation-1.500496859</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/nil4v452/tz102n7b1ka0xw2pn.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T12:16:27.942+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE President and Italian Prime Minister discuss regional developments and bilateral cooperation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government, Europe, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/fires-erupt-at-bahrain-petrochemical-and-energy-facilities-after-drone-strikes-1.500496850</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-29/718cs1ix/60ab1fbdceb03.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire at Bahrain fuel storage site under control after suspected Iranian strike</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:59:03.871+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fires erupt at Bahrain petrochemical and energy facilities after drone strikes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bahrain, Bahrain, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/is-slots-exit-inevitable-as-liverpool-fans-chant-for-alonso-1.500496834</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/kwvwjjrz/slotalonsoupdated900x675.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A section of Liverpool fans want Slot out with Alonso looking set to be his successor</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Alonso is currently a free agent after losing his job as Real Madrid head coach in January 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Haaland celebrates scoring a hat-trick against Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Slot looks on as his side fall to the hands of Manchester City</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Alonso has worked with current Liverpool players Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz during his team at Bayer Leverkusen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:56:18.310+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is Slot’s exit inevitable as Liverpool fans chant for Alonso?  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Football, Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/united-in-strength/its-not-crazy-lets-do-it-how-a-five-day-plan-turned-into-the-uaes-first-ever-dog-adoption-runway-show-1.500496458</loc>
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<image:caption>Cherry, a tiny rescue in a wheelchair walking the runway</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jardel Silva with Brent Black, who was one of the hosts of the event</image:caption>
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<image:caption>More than 40 dogs were part of the show</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jardel Silva with Archana Nadkarni who was behind the idea</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Eventchic ballroom where the runway took place</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:50:02.840+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'It's not crazy, let's do it': How a five-day plan turned into the UAE's first ever dog adoption runway show</news:title>
<news:keywords>United in Strength, UAE, Lifestyle, Pets, UAE, Dubai, lifestyle, Pets</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/how-to-avoid-parking-fines-in-dubai-parkin-issues-nine-key-tips-for-drivers-1.500496841</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-25/bieuqvaf/STOCK-PARKIN-DUBAI</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parkin urges motorists to follow smart parking rules as enforcement becomes more precise</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Failure to pay parking fees and forgetting to renew tickets were the most common offenses.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:42:45.745+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How to avoid parking fines in Dubai: Parkin issues nine key tips for drivers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, Public parking, Parkin, dubai parking fees, Dubai parking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/crash-exposes-insurance-fraud-gang-that-downgraded-dh337000-car-to-dh38000-on-paper-1.500496843</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/6g5b625q/gulfnewsimport20231212Stock-Car-Insurance18c5c994093large.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:40:41.571+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crash exposes insurance fraud gang that downgraded Dh337,000 car to Dh38,000 on paper</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-unveils-three-huge-truck-hubs-to-serve-490-vehicles-every-day-1.500496811</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/nb04tott/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-05-at-10.36.18-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New RTA facilities to boost road safety, ease congestion and support D33 agenda</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Locations strategically selected along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road, and Jebel Ali Industrial Area</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/lscdgwo3/HFH5Y6HbEAAHOjX.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three large rest areas to handle rising truck traffic and strengthen supply chains</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T10:58:28.497+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside Dubai’s plan for 3 massive truck rest areas: 490 trucks a day </news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/fires-break-out-at-borouge-factory-in-abu-dhabi-after-air-defense-interception-1.500496800</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/lwjvpo7p/UAEflag</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials urge reliance on state sources, warn public against spreading rumours</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T10:32:37.626+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Multiple fires erupt at Abu Dhabi’s petrochemical plant after air defence interception</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Abu Dhabi, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/why-xo-kitty-season-3-is-no-1-on-netflix-a-much-needed-warm-bowl-of-comfort-for-the-soul-1.500496775</loc>
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<image:caption>Sangheon Lee and Anna Cathcart in XO, Kitty Season 3.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T10:27:44.766+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why XO, Kitty Season 3 is No. 1 on Netflix: A much-needed warm bowl of comfort for the soul </news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/iranian-drone-strikes-damage-kuwait-ministries-complex-and-power-plants-1.500496787</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/bus0dtgz/HFGVlIVXEAAg-H8.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T10:19:53.296+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian drone strikes damage Kuwait Ministries complex and power plants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kuwait</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/artemis-astronauts-to-study-the-moons-surface-using-mainly-their-eyes-1.500496789</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/mur8new8/HFEy56IXwAAnG2M.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artemis 2 astronauts take a moment to look back at Earth as they continue deep into space toward the Moon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T10:15:33.659+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artemis astronauts to study the Moon's surface using mainly their eyes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, NASA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/messi-nets-first-goal-in-inter-miamis-new-stadium-ending-beckhams-long-wait-1.500496783</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/uqebd0yn/newsml_afp_com_20260405T024258Z_doc_a6ry2kz.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Messi celebrates after becoming Inter Miami's first-ever player to score at the Nu Stadium</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi looks on during a Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season football match between Inter Miami CF and Austin FC at the newly inaugurated NU Stadium in Miami, Florida, on April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Luis Suárez saved the day for Inter Miami with a close-range strike</image:caption>
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<image:caption>General view inside the stadium during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and Austin FC at Nu Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Miami, Florida.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sir David Beckham, Co-owner of Inter Miami CF, speaks prior to the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and Austin FC at Nu Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Miami, Florida.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T10:11:12.367+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Messi nets first goal in Inter Miami’s new stadium ending Beckham's long wait </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Football, Lionel Messi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/bahrain-energy-facility-fire-contained-after-drone-strike-1.500496782</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-29/718cs1ix/60ab1fbdceb03.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire at Bahrain fuel storage site under control after suspected Iranian strike</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T10:05:06.315+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bahrain energy facility fire contained after drone strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bahrain, Bahrain, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/deshpande-rajasthan-hold-nerve-to-edge-gujarat-in-ipl-1.500496561</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/sj7eefaa/newsml_afp_com_20260404T180530Z_doc_a6re4jz.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan Royals' Indian cricket player Tushar Deshpande celebrates after taking the wicket of Gujarat Titans' captain Rashid Khan during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gujarat Titans' captain Afghan cricket player Rashid Khan looks on during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T09:32:05.779+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deshpande, Rajasthan hold nerve to edge Gujarat in IPL</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, IPL, IPL-Rajasthan, IPL-Gujarat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-rescued-us-crew-member-safe-and-sound-calls-mission-daring-1.500496736</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/05/Stock-Donald-Trump_192fadd276d_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump hails ‘miraculous’ rescue of injured US aviator as war with Iran escalates</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T09:06:02.441+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says rescued US crew member ‘safe and sound’, calls mission daring</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, America</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-advances-brain-stem-cell-research-using-patients-own-cells-1.500496740</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/fyvvawqv/bcd79f1b-e049-4d93-8db2-d6ed7ab82c2a.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:59:55.348+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi advances brain stem cell research using patient’s own cells</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/ai-at-war-five-things-to-know-about-project-maven-1.500496658</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/01/The-Pentagon-is-seen-in-this-aerial-view-made-through-an-airplane-window-in-Washington.-_182f7e22096_large.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:38:19.474+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI at war: Five things to know about Project Maven</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/from-celebrated-director-to-accused-predator-did-ranjiths-case-expose-malayalam-film-industrys-systemic-failure-on-abuse-1.500496679</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala: Director Ranjith arrested in sexual assault case​</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Malayalam director Ranjith (Photo/ANI)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Priyamani and Mammootty in 'Pranchiettan &amp; The Saint'</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T06:52:46.764+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From celebrated director to accused predator: Did Ranjith's case expose Malayalam film industry’s systemic failure on abuse?</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uaes-air-defence-systems-responding-to-incoming-missile-drone-threats-from-iran-2-1.500496678</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/fhuliwvm/UAEflag</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T06:43:12.844+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE's air defence systems responding to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-condemns-attacks-targeting-uae-embassy-in-damascus-1.500496675</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/q8itcohj/06c02n751ka0hs0po.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T06:35:04.848+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Qatar condemns attacks targeting UAE Embassy in Damascus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Qatar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-update-light-rain-gusty-winds-and-rough-seas-in-coming-days-1.500496665</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/2abd048k/gulfnews2025-12-01unwsah9uStock-Dubai-skyline-2025.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Unsettled conditions expected to continue into the coming days.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T06:08:01.479+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE weather update: Light rain, gusty winds, and rough seas in coming days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/usisrael-war-on-iran-day-36-two-us-planes-shot-down-as-the-conflict-intensifies-1.500495904</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/prxajgcf/HEmzwHSWwAA4WIZ.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Trump urges allies to secure Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats of retaliation</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/vwlt0blb/jet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft takes off for a mission during Operation Epic Fury.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A US Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft takes flight in the US Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Epic Fury.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/3wjdxt4n/plain.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/xh61137s/HFDt27sboAIPlwj-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/7hw76vbd/047398-01-02-Read-Only.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supinah (centre R), mother of Indonesian soldier Farizal Rhomadhon, a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) personnel who was killed in an artillery attack in Lebanon, is comforted a day after his death at her home in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Israel's first responders inspect the site of an Iranian strike that hit a residential neighbourhood in Ramat Gan on April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/0g1q1puc/newsml_afp_com_20260404T103449Z_doc_a6qr28q.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israel's first responders and workers clear the debris from the site of an Iranian strike that hit a residential neighbourhood in Ramat Gan on April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/l01eet98/newsml_afp_com_20260404T103342Z_doc_a6qr27e.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israel's first responders evacuate a wounded person from the site of an Iranian strike that hit a residential neighbourhood in Ramat Gan on April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/lhzje5ij/newsml_afp_com_20260404T003304Z_doc_a6qf46g.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli security forces and first responders gather at the site of an Iranian strike that hit a residential building in Rosh HaAyin, Israel, on April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/60ntmk65/ANI_20260404035034.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/qjimw6or/HFEfEn3WAAA-ml.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Spokesperson, Engineer Fatima Hayat</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man assesses the damage at a factory that got hit by a missile in Petah Tikva, east of Tel Aviv.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:36:40.123+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US–Israel war on Iran, day 36:  
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as US hunts for airman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Americas, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-president-offers-condolences-following-death-of-salem-al-saman-1.500496593</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/ar1oruy9/HFFlNnRaAAALZC-.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:37:21.872+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE President offers condolences following death of Salem Al Saman </news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/uaeu-launches-smart-mushroom-farm-to-boost-food-security-1.500496567</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/0b2l1a0i/3972ccf2-d629-4551-bdce-524066569658.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students lead research turning agricultural waste into sustainable crops.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T22:59:54.244+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAEU launches smart mushroom farm to boost food security</news:title>
<news:keywords>Environment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/gargash-attacks-on-embassies-violate-international-law-1.500496550</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/btcfay1z/STAFFNAT_260203_WGS_Gargash_Pompeo_VSAKLANI_61770116730999.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gargash warns targeting missions sends dangerous signals.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T22:06:25.066+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gargash: Attacks on embassies violate international law</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-power-outage-al-jahra-hit-as-transformer-fails-1.500496543</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/b27hzx65/HFFDdHMWEAAyDQO.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kuwait restores electricity in Al Jahra after major station fault</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T21:52:03.410+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuwait power restored: Al Jahra outage fixed, ministry says</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kuwait, Kuwait, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/dh30m-uae-lottery-winning-numbers-out-with-special-announcement-1.500496378</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/bdrliie8/Screenshot-2026-04-04-at-8.32.24-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>UAE Lottery show host Chadi Khalaf during Lucky Day Draw No. 260404</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T21:15:59.964+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers out with special announcement</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, The UAE Lottery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-gives-iran-48-hours-to-make-deal-or-face-hell-3-1.500496498</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/54j6w0fa/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The war erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, triggering a retaliation that has spread the conflict throughout the Middle East.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T20:53:18.837+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-retains-aa2-credit-rating-with-stable-outlook-with-global-confidence-in-its-economy-holding-firm-1.500496496</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>UAE Aa2 Rating with stable outlook unchanged following Moody’s Ratings periodic review</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Stable outlook underscores investor confidence in UAE’s long-term growth</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T20:46:04.786+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE retains Aa2 credit rating with stable outlook with global confidence in its economy holding firm</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, economy, UAE, UAE economy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-rejects-misleading-commentary-on-uae-deposits-reaffirms-partnership-1.500496487</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/06/29/Stock-Pakistan-Flag_17a581e7abc_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Foreign Office dismisses speculation, cites UAE’s continued economic support</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T20:32:57.207+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan rejects misleading commentary on UAE deposits, reaffirms partnership</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan, UAE, Pakistan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/fifa-raises-top-ticket-price-for-world-cup-final-to-10990-during-glitch-hampered-sales-reopening-1.500496484</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-14/anb7pfnv/FIFA-World-Cup</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tickets were listed for 17 of the 72 group-stage matches by Wednesday night and none of the knockout stage games.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T20:27:51.380+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-arrests-relatives-of-slain-iranian-general-soleimani-2-1.500496468</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-29/353qq7ll/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wave Iranian flags as one of them holds up a poster of the late commander of the Iran's Revolutionary Guard expeditionary Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone attack in 2020.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T20:10:29.480+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/travel/uae-travel-update-air-india-air-india-express-operate-32-west-asia-flights-on-april-5-1.500496460</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/16/STOCK---Air-India-Express-New-Livery_18bd88b7bd4_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air India UAE update: 32 West Asia flights on April 5</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T20:06:15.961+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE travel update: Air India, Air India Express operate 32 West Asia flights on April 5</news:title>
<news:keywords>Travel, Aviation, air india, India UAE travel, Iran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/why-philippines-strait-of-hormuz-passage-wont-lower-fuel-prices-anytime-soon-1.500496431</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>The Philippines has seen the price of fuel hit historic highs since the US-Israeli war with Iran forced the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:42:47.686+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Philippines’ Strait of Hormuz passage won’t lower fuel prices anytime soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Philippines, Philippines, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-warns-against-unlicensed-taxis-imposes-dh5000-fine-for-illegal-rides-1.500496421</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/08/dubai-taxi-file-photo-supplied-1691464582083_189d32543dd_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters urged to use authorised cabs as crackdown targets illegal operators</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:24:55.192+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unlicensed taxis in Dubai? RTA imposes Dh5,000 fine for illegal rides</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, RTA, Dubai, UAE traffic fines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/new-adventures-await-yas-waterworld-expansion-now-open-to-guests-with-11-new-slides-attractions-1.500496297</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-30/1vhucpis/YasWaterworldYasIslandAbuDhabiExpansion4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Matamir’s Drop leads high-thrill lineup as park grows to over 70 rides and slides</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:05:51.451+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New adventures await: Yas Waterworld expansion now open to guests with 11 new slides, attractions</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi tourism</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-light-rain-expected-across-parts-of-country-on-sunday-1.500496367</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/9r2oliza/Dubai_enjoys_overcast_skies_and_light_rain_on_27th_July__2022__18240cf144c_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NCM predicts light showers over coastal and northern areas</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:27:56.629+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE weather: Light rain expected across parts of country on Sunday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/minerva-become-first-indian-academy-to-defeat-liverpool-6-0-and-exit-next-round-1.500496356</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Minerva Become First Indian Club to Beat Liverpool 6-0 at Mediterranean International Cup 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Minerva academy defeated Liverpool 6-0</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:19:31.899+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minerva become first Indian academy to defeat Liverpool 6-0, exit next round</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, football</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/can-easter-be-the-same-online-heres-how-uae-residents-celebrate-this-year-1.500496182</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/dxq12mum/easter-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Good Friday at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Abu Dhabi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/rtjo8wty/newsml_afp_com_20260404T132735Z_doc_a6qy2vp.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Catholics hold candles during Easter at the Church of the Birth of Our Lady, also known as Gereja Katolik Kelahiran Santa Perawan Maria in Surabaya on April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/45eb34fy/Reynald-Sollano.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reynald Sollano, a guest executive agent in Dubai who has been in the UAE for 10 years</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/8qwa6rc7/Grace-Nalogon.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Grace Nalogon, a quality and sustainability manager in Ras Al Khaimah who has been working in the UAE for 20 years</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/kraa0nyp/Melrose-Salpid.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Melrose Salpid, a childcare assistant in Abu Dhabi who has been residing in the UAE for 11 years</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can Easter be the same online? Here's how UAE residents celebrate this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, UAE, Easter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/trumps-go-it-alone-certainty-confronts-the-uncertainties-of-war-1.500496307</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/zwc70ylw/newsml_afp_com_20260329T000000Z_PH_GTY_2268503996.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump has long relied on unyielding self-confidence to propel him through the worlds of business and politics.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/zjglybz6/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T17:48:58.749+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Americas, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/kohli-responds-to-viral-rcb-fifth-overseas-player-joke-about-him-1.500496322</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/021pc77m/Kohli-and-Danish-Sait</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kohli speaking to Danish Sait</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/021pc77m/Kohli-and-Danish-Sait</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kohli speaking to Danish Sait</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T17:47:24.215+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kohli responds to viral RCB “fifth overseas player” joke about him</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL, IPL-Bangalore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/indonesia-receives-bodies-of-peacekeepers-killed-in-lebanon-2-1.500496264</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/7hw76vbd/047398-01-02-Read-Only.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supinah (centre R), mother of Indonesian soldier Farizal Rhomadhon, a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) personnel who was killed in an artillery attack in Lebanon, is comforted a day after his death at her home in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T17:12:12.576+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indonesia receives bodies of peacekeepers killed in Lebanon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-condemns-attacks-vandalism-at-its-damascus-embassy-1.500496283</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/zhuvi9fr/UAEflag</image:loc>
<image:caption>UAE cites Vienna Convention in demand for security of its Damascus mission</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:58:55.063+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE strongly condemns attacks, vandalism targeting its Damascus embassy</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Syria</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/shopping-in-a-mall-what-to-do-if-an-emergency-alert-sounds-1.500496267</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/07/06/Stock---DSS---Dubai-Summer-Surprises---Shopping_1892b61a559_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shopping, driving, or outside? The first minutes after an alert are critical</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:50:15.820+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shopping in a mall? What to do if an emergency alert sounds</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Iran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/deadly-rains-storms-kill-121-in-afghanistan-and-pakistan-in-2-weeks-1.500496258</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-28/6gik2r70/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Pakistan, 44 people were killed following heavy rains in the last weeks, officials said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:32:17.931+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deadly rains, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2 weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/new-term-new-reality-how-schools-are-rewriting-the-rules-of-learning-1.500496199</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/eujgvdbj/online-learning.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Behind every online lesson is a teacher learning, unlearning, planning, adjusting, and persevering - all to ensure that students remain engaged, supported, and inspired.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:33:24.630+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New term, new reality: How schools are rewriting the rules of learning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Op-Eds, Education, Education</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-air-defense-forces-intercepted-23-ballistic-missiles-and-56-drones-on-april-4-1.500496190</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/lwjvpo7p/UAEflag</image:loc>
<image:caption>Authorities urge residents to follow official sources and avoid rumours</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/1e3f9mqi/HFDt27sboAIPlwj-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:28:10.963+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE air defense forces intercept 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones on April 4</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/missing-church-this-easter-bishop-shares-message-of-hope-and-peace-1.500496165</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/r0fc4xuu/easter.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bishop Paolo Martinelli celebrated the liturgy of the cross in St. Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T14:42:10.670+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Missing church this Easter? Bishop shares message of hope and peace</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Easter, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-warn-of-fake-insurance-companies-targeting-residents-on-social-media-1.500496169</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/h4gc8o95/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-1.53.00-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T14:36:16.881+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Police warn of fake insurance companies targeting residents on social media</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-humanitarian-delivers-urgent-medical-aid-to-gaza-1.500496149</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/r9hvm1bv/Gaza.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dubai Humanitarian ensures aid reaches communities despite global challenges.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T14:06:43.808+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Humanitarian delivers urgent medical aid to Gaza</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government, Mena, Dubai, Gaza</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/abu-dhabi-launches-community-responder-app-to-boost-volunteer-emergency-response-1.500496135</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/0hofdaxe/App.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents are encouraged to join a coordinated volunteer network.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:50:32.379+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi launches Community Responder app to boost volunteer emergency response</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/uae-confirms-stable-food-supplies-and-no-shortages-as-over-12000-inspections-enforce-consumer-protection-1.500496109</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/vao5jy4u/gulfnews2026-03-03q6rfcehxLULU-SHOPPERS.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of Economy and Tourism: Daily Food Imports Normal, Strategic Reserves Strong and Price Violations Penalised</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/ic20d93t/IMG4429.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/50th9ymi/IMG4431.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:23:30.911+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE confirms stable food supplies and no shortages as over 12,000 inspections enforce consumer protection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-a-family-trip-turned-into-dh20m-for-this-kerala-entrepreneur-1.500496103</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/9xnh9o2r/Screenshot-2026-04-04-at-12.58.38-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Show hosts Richard and Bouchra on the phone with Shaji during the live draw</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/wirjyjqi/Screenshot-2026-04-04-at-12.57.15-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The winning ticket during the April 3 draw</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:17:42.631+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How a family trip turned into Dh20m for this Kerala entrepreneur</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, UAE, kerala, india, Abu Dhabi, Big Ticket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/eid-al-adha-date-likely-on-may-27-predicts-astronomer-1.500496104</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/v4kgts29/STAFFNAT_250325_Ramadan_Decorations_VSAKLANI_41742959250853.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dhu Al Hijjah expected to begin from May 18.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:07:53.997+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eid Al Adha date likely on May 27, predicts astronomer</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, Eid Al Adha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-mohamed-receives-dr-congo-president-tshisekedi-discuss-economic-ties-and-regional-security-1.500496093</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/sxgjhp0u/ivn02m1f1ka0ye8pn.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/mbvqcle2/z0z02m1h1ka0ye8pn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/gxmkuam1/74c02m1g1ka0ye8pn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:02:43.505+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sheikh Mohamed receives DR Congo President Tshisekedi, discuss economic ties and regional security</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uninsured-driver-ordered-to-pay-dh28000-after-causing-abu-dhabi-traffic-accident-1.500496070</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/mfs1tg0l/STOCK_traffic_light_186c6b83b68_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:23:39.886+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uninsured driver ordered to pay Dh28,000 after causing Abu Dhabi traffic accident</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/not-just-lord-rama-ranbir-kapoor-confirms-a-surprise-second-role-in-ramayana-1.500496060</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/gdlaunqe/ANI_20260402050246.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama and Parshurama in Ramayana</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:11:35.266+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not just Lord Rama: Ranbir Kapoor confirms a surprise second role in Ramayana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ranbir Kapoor Ramayana dual role, Ranbir Kapoor Rama Parshurama, Ramayana movie cast Ranbir Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Ramayana Movie 2026, Nitesh Tiwari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/raising-ausome-children-inside-the-autism-journey-of-uae-families-1.500496039</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/83ev118s/20260404103505.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Clockwise from top left: Renelin Abenoja, Ryan Andres, Jovelyn Galasinao, and Cristy Tan</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/uelrdjsq/Galasinaofam.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Galasinao family</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/9vo3it60/Tan-fam.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tan family</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/xsqc8ave/Abenoja-fam.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abenoja family</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/kltxqala/Andres-fam.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andres with his son</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:55:14.112+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raising ‘ausome’ children: Inside the autism journey of UAE families</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, United in Strength, Lifestyle, UAE, Dubai, lifestyle, Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-rta-announces-temporary-diversion-on-al-khaleej-street-1.500496056</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/06/07/Dubai-s-RTA-announces-traffic-diversion-on-Emirates-Road-from-Wednesday_1813f600088_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists urged to use alternative routes towards Al Mamzar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:51:30.193+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai RTA announces temporary diversion on Al Khaleej Street</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, RTA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/i-will-never-stop-fighting-blake-lively-responds-after-judge-dismisses-most-of-her-claims-against-justin-baldoni-1.500496054</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-10/a8gw3koj/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The legal battle between It Ends With Us co-stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has taken a new turn</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:50:46.228+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'I will never stop fighting': Blake Lively responds after judge dismisses most of her claims against Justin Baldoni</news:title>
<news:keywords>Blake Lively lawsuit, Justin Baldoni</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/us-military-aircraft-hit-in-iran-war-are-first-shot-down-by-enemy-fire-in-over-20-years-1.500495931</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - A U.S. Air Force airman pushes a cart past an F-15E Strike Eagle at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan on Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:47:03.745+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US military aircraft hit in Iran war are first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war fighter jet shot down Trump</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Trump seeks record $1.5 trillion defence budget</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:12:57.822+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump seeks $1.5 trillion defence budget as Iran war drives costs</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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