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<image:caption>A volunteer makes his way through the rubble of a collapsed building following twin earthquakes in Caraballeda, La Guaira State, some 40 km northeast of Caracas, on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Volunteers assemble, sort and pack donations bound for Venezuela as relief organizations work to deliver emergency supplies after two major earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, at the Global Empowerment Mission headquarters in Miami, Florida, on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Local residents deliver donations bound for Venezuela as relief organizations work to deliver emergency supplies after two major earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, at the Global Empowerment Mission headquarters in Miami, Florida, on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People gather outside the Domingo Luciani hospital searching for relatives following twin earthquakes in Caracas, Venezuela on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People gather on a street next to a damaged car and building following an earthquake in Valencia, Venezuela on June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man stands over the rubble of a collapse building following twin earthquakes in Caraballeda, La Guaira State, some 40 km northeast of Caracas, on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man carries a bag as volunteers search for victims in the rubble of a collapsed building (background) following twin earthquakes in Caraballeda, La Guaira State, some 40 km northeast of Caracas, on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Volunteers search through the rubble of a collapsed building following twin earthquakes in Caraballeda, La Guaira State, some 40 km northeast of Caracas, on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rescue teams operate heavy machinery at the site of a collapsed building in Caracas on June 25, 2026, following earthquakes.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rescue workers and volunteers search through the rubble of a collapsed building in Caracas on June 25, 2026, following a series of earthquakes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T21:39:40.443+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venezuela earthquake death toll jumps to 589 as 50,000 remain missing</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israel-lebanon-talks-resume-iran-strike-on-vessel-pauses-un-hormuz-evacuation-1.500587361</loc>
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<image:caption>Vessels sail at Suru Beach in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), speaks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T21:36:50.835+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump accuses Iran of breaching ceasefire after four drones target ships in Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, Iran Israel conflict, Lebanon, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-threatens-100-per-cent-tariff-on-eu-countries-over-digital-services-tax-1.500588233</loc>
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<image:caption>Trump threatens 50 pc tariffs on EU, 25 pc penalties on Apple</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T21:19:59.379+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump threatens 100 per cent tariff on EU countries over digital services tax</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, Europe</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-customs-seizes-406kg-of-drugs-and-23-million-pills-in-five-month-crackdown-1.500588216</loc>
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<image:caption>In February, officers recorded 89 seizures involving 79.2kg of drugs and 213,000 pills.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T20:29:27.189+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Customs seizes 406kg of drugs and 2.3 million pills in five-month crackdown</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ireland-script-history-with-first-ever-win-over-indian-mens-team-in-any-international-format-1.500588210</loc>
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<image:caption>Ireland script history with first ever win over Indian men's team in any International format</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ireland script history with first ever win over Indian men's team in any International format</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T20:29:09.062+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ireland script history with first-ever win over Indian men's team in any International format</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-mediation-secures-release-of-320-russian-and-ukrainian-prisoners-1.500588197</loc>
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<image:caption>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed that the UAE will continue its efforts to support initiatives aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T20:01:49.950+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE mediation secures release of 320 Russian and Ukrainian prisoners</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/photos/paris-opens-parks-overnight-as-record-heat-grips-france-1.500588084</loc>
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<image:caption>People sit on the grass to shelter from the heat in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris, as France experiences a heatwave. Hundreds of Parisians seeking relief from the heat took refuge in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, in the north-east of the capital, which has remained open round the clock throughout the heatwave affecting France.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man rests on a bench to shelter from the heat in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People sit on the grass to shelter from the heat.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People chat as they shelter from the heat in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People sit on the grass to shelter from the heat.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Families sitting on grass in the evening as they shelter from the heat in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man sits on a bench to shelter from the heat in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A young man (C) holds a cake while celebrating his birthday with his friends.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People sit on the grass to shelter from the heat in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A woman looks at her mobile phone while sheltering from the heat.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:28:22.949+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paris opens parks overnight as record heat grips France</news:title>
<news:keywords>Photos</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/beyond-the-terminal-a-calling-from-inevitable-india-1.500588138</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-04/aveou3sk/India-Stock-MArket-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:14:52.102+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond the terminal: A calling from ‘Inevitable India’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/false-emergency-alerts-in-uae-traced-to-technical-malfunction-ncema-1.500588107</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/v7kx3b35/STOCK-UAE-FLAG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The corrective measures were carried out in line with approved emergency response procedures to minimise any disruption.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:47:23.848+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>False emergency alerts in UAE traced to technical malfunction: NCEMA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/shawk-the-hawk-predicts-senegal-to-win-against-iraq-1.500588105</loc>
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<image:caption>All those who once eagerly relied on Paul the Octopus in 2010, and Shaheen the Camel for the 2014 FIFA World Cup could look forward to the latest animal predictor: Shawk the Hawk.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>All those who once eagerly relied on Paul the Octopus in 2010, and Shaheen the Camel for the 2014 FIFA World Cup could look forward to the latest animal predictor: Shawk the Hawk.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:35:28.661+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shawk the hawk predicts Senegal to win against Iraq</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, Shawk the Hawk Predictions</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/small-plane-crashes-into-beijings-tallest-skyscraper-triggering-security-lockdown-1.500588091</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-26/429pwl5q/ChinaPlaneCrash33561-16179-Read-Only.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The aircraft, described by witnesses as roughly the size of a car, slammed into the 109-storey CITIC Tower shortly before 6pm local time.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:31:48.966+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, triggering security lockdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/fake-world-cup-streaming-links-could-steal-your-passwords-and-bank-details-1.500588037</loc>
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<image:caption>According to international reports, more than 19,000 fraudulent websites linked to the World Cup have appeared online.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:12:52.773+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake World Cup streaming links could steal your passwords and bank details</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-iran-discuss-regional-developments-following-us-iran-agreement-1.500588058</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-26/txwb951v/UAE-IRAN</image:loc>
<image:caption>The two ministers reviewed the overall situation in the region and the latest regional developments in the aftermath of the agreement.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T17:55:21.579+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE, Iran discuss regional developments following US-Iran agreement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government, UAE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/magnitude-67-quake-hits-off-southern-philippines-1.500587959</loc>
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<image:caption>Huddled schoolchildren in a field reacting during a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Malita town, Davao del Sur province on June 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T16:53:06.031+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 6.7 quake hits off southern Philippines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Philippines</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/brad-pitt-wins-key-court-ruling-in-château-miraval-dispute-with-angelina-jolie-1.500587964</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/z1418m5j/Brad_Pitt_and_Angelina_Jolie1_1577192280473_16f37fc5199_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The couple had separated in 2016</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T16:36:36.760+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brad Pitt wins key court ruling in Château Miraval dispute with Angelina Jolie</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/fighting/mayweather-pacquiao-rematch-postponed-indefinitely-as-legal-woes-derail-mega-fight-1.500587942</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/c7tez4yy/Manny_Pacquiao_17c090e1e1c_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For months, questions had swirled over what the event would actually be.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T16:08:29.313+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely as legal woes derail mega fight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fighting</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-launches-e-invoicing-pilot-phase-businesses-prepare-for-new-digital-invoice-system-1.500587897</loc>
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<image:caption>The UAE has launched the pilot phase of its Electronic Invoicing System as part of a phased rollout of digital invoicing across the country.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The UAE Ministry of Finance announces the pilot phase of the electronic invoicing system at an awareness event held in collaboration with Federal Tax Authority.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T15:37:46.003+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE launches e-invoicing pilot phase: Businesses prepare for new digital invoice system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Banking, UAE tax</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/auto/al-ghurair-mobility-opens-sixth-exeed-showroom-in-sharjah-as-part-of-uae-expansion-1.500587787</loc>
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<image:caption>Ricky Mullins, Executive Vice president of EXEED UAE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T15:18:45.206+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Al Ghurair Mobility opens sixth EXEED showroom in Sharjah as part of UAE expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto, gn-reach</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/housing/how-to-get-a-mortgage-in-the-uae-everything-first-time-buyers-need-to-know-1.500587836</loc>
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<image:caption>Ajman Free Zone's Reset &amp; Rise: The Road Ahead for UAE Business explores UAE business policy and long-term pathways for company creation and growth</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) is a dynamic ecosystem that offers businesses and investors a sustainable environment to help accelerate growth and development.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Abu Dhabi Biobank to harness advanced health data for multi-cancer screening push</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An official show pills of methamphetamine before seized illegal drugs are set on fire during a destruction ceremony to mark the United Nations' "International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" in Yangon on June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Irfan Pathan's Ghent Gladiators celebrate after winning the inaugural EUT20 Belgium title.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Irfan Pathan's Ghent Gladiators celebrate after winning the inaugural EUT20 Belgium title.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The 2026 EUT20 Belgium marked the inaugural season of the professional men’s T20 franchise competition and featured five teams representing Belgian cities.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ghent Gladiators won the title defeating Antwerp Anchors by three wickets in a thrilling final</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T13:43:43.718+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belgium has a T20 league and Irfan Pathan's team just won it with Bavuma as captain</news:title>
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<image:caption>File photo: Kylian Mbappe (L) and Erling Haaland</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T13:39:11.625+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland set for blockbuster World Cup showdown</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T13:38:20.328+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:57:23.820+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>People stand near over water hoses spilling water to provide relief from the summer heat as part of Cologne’s climate adaptation measures in Cologne, western Germany on June 25, 2026 during a heatwave in Europe.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A group of teenagers jump off the Passerelle de la Paix bridge, in the Rhone river, in Lyon, southern France, on June 25, 2026 during a heatwave in France and Europe.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A photo created on June 24, 2026 combining sources from EDO, Nasa, Jaxa, Gebco, OSM shows a map of Europe as a heatwave is scorching the continent, exceeding some scientific projections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:44:38.629+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hospitals overwhelmed as Europe heatwave shifts east</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/iranian-dad-helps-blind-9-year-old-son-experience-ronaldos-goal-as-reaction-melts-hearts-1.500587651</loc>
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<image:caption>Iranian father went viral after finding a brilliant way to help his blind son</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iranian father went viral after finding a brilliant way to help his blind son</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:27:54.122+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian dad helps blind 9-year-old son experience Ronaldo's goal as reaction melts hearts</news:title>
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<image:caption>A woman walks her dog past water hoses spilling water to provide relief from the summer heat as part of Cologne’s climate adaptation measures in Cologne, western Germany on June 25, 2026 during a heatwave in Europe.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:25:45.278+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Europe's heatwaves are becoming an economic threat</news:title>
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<image:caption>Public invited to spotlight unsung heroes on Etihad Rail’s historic first journey</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:25:31.784+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Etihad Rail first journey: UAE residents can nominate inspiring passengers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, UAE, Etihad Rail</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:18:35.947+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Best coffee table ideas for modern UAE living rooms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday-Home, Friday</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/where-is-perizaad-zorabian-now-the-actress-who-left-bollywood-for-a-rs-12-billion-poultry-business-1.500587642</loc>
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<image:caption>She had starred in several films, including Ek Ajnabee and Joggers Park.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:15:49.050+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where is Perizaad Zorabian now? The actress who left Bollywood for a Rs 1.2 billion poultry business</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/eight-arrested-over-alleged-theft-at-ayodhyas-ram-mandir-1.500587620</loc>
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<image:caption>Ram Mandir temple in Ayodhya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:09:54.311+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight arrested over alleged theft at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/art-people/a-world-in-a-song-how-music-captures-lives-dreams-and-memories-1.500587641</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:59:50.722+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A world in a song: How music captures lives, dreams and memories</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday-Art-People, Friday</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/single-market-era-fades-as-dealing-takes-uae-investors-global-1.500587628</loc>
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<image:caption>Tajinder Virk, Co-founder and CEO of Finvasia Group and Dealing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:47:32.723+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Single-market era fades as Dealing takes UAE investors global </news:title>
<news:keywords>Company News</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-floating-hospital-performs-four-surgeries-for-gaza-patients-1.500587511</loc>
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<image:caption>Hospital in Al Arish treated complex fractures and injury complications.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:46:26.737+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE Floating Hospital performs four surgeries for Gaza patients</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government, Mena, Gaza</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/abu-dhabi-fire-blaze-reported-at-carpet-market-near-zayed-port-1.500587601</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/07/08/Dubai-Civil-Defence-put-out-a-fire-in-Jebel-Ali-on-July-7_17a858284b1_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Authorities work to contain market fire, urge residents to follow official updates</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:27:05.290+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire at Abu Dhabi's Carpet Market brought under control</news:title>
<news:keywords>emergencies, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/what-actually-proves-indian-citizenship-passport-vs-aadhaar-vs-voter-id-vs-pan-1.500587532</loc>
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<image:caption>Passport, Aadhaar, voter ID and PAN: Strong IDs, not citizenship proof</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Passport, Aadhaar, voter ID, PAN: Why none of your IDs are conclusive proof of Indian citizenship</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-26/hwcu0h9t/GeminiGeneratedImagei8xbnbi8xbnbi8xb.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>From birth to naturalisation: How India establishes citizenship without a card</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:18:57.945+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What actually proves Indian citizenship? Passport vs Aadhaar vs voter ID vs PAN</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian expats, india, Aadhaar card application for NRIs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/ahmed-bin-saeed-witnesses-opening-of-new-manufacturing-unit-at-dubai-silicon-oasis-1.500587565</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:58:35.148+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahmed bin Saeed witnesses opening of new manufacturing unit at Dubai Silicon Oasis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Company News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/song-hye-kyo-quits-agency-uaa-after-14-years-standing-at-a-new-starting-line-1.500587560</loc>
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<image:caption>The actress rose to fame through hit dramas such as Autumn in My Heart (2000) and Full House (2004), which helped establish her as a leading star in Korean entertainment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:55:43.597+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Song Hye-kyo quits agency UAA after 14 years: 'Standing at a new starting line'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-moves-closer-to-major-pacific-trade-bloc-in-new-free-trade-push-1.500587540</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-20/5efmxdrj/20250420-uae-foreign-trade</image:loc>
<image:caption>The UAE now accounts for 41 percent of the Middle East’s total merchandise exports.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:39:24.153+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE moves closer to major Pacific trade bloc in new free-trade push</news:title>
<news:keywords>economy, UAE, Philippines</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/18-best-things-to-do-in-dubai-this-weekend-2729-june-brunches-football-and-staycations-1.500587518</loc>
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<image:caption>Catch football matches with your friends, and enjoy some good food while you're at it.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A day out in Logs and Embers.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Japanese Prawn Tempura at Mythos.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:36:05.717+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18 best things to do in Dubai this weekend (27–29 June): Brunches, football and staycations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, UAE, Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/venezuela-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-235-foreign-victims-identified-1.500587537</loc>
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<image:caption>Handout picture released by the Venezuelan presidency press office showing Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez visiting the area strongly affected by the earthquake in La Guaira, on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Salvadorean rescuers get ready to board a plane heading to Venezuela, at Comalapa Air Base in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Salvadorean military members with sniffer dogs get ready to board a plane heading to Venezuela, at Comalapa Air Base in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Volunteers assemble, sort and pack donations bound for Venezuela as relief organizations work to deliver emergency supplies after two major earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, at the Global Empowerment Mission headquarters in Miami, Florida, on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Volunteers collect donations from local residents, bound for Venezuela as relief organizations work to deliver emergency supplies after two major earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, at the Global Empowerment Mission headquarters in Miami, Florida, on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:28:00.297+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235: Foreign victims identified</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Earthquake</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T09:43:59.130+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Technology, Lifestyle</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>A man holds the newly released MacBook Neo during the "Special Apple Experience" launch event at the Apple Store in the Manhattan borough of New York City, on March 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T09:33:43.245+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple’s UAE MacBook prices surge, Pro model jumps Dh1,300</news:title>
<news:keywords>Retail, Technology, apple</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expats-in-uae-face-major-changes-new-passport-fees-and-travel-rules-explained-1.500587467</loc>
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<image:caption>India hikes passport fees by up to 75% as Alhind takes over consular services in UAE, with new travel health rules for passengers flying to India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T09:18:52.542+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian expats in UAE face major changes: New passport fees and travel rules explained</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, India, india, India UAE travel</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:58:34.652+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:28:20.144+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:21:41.839+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:18:19.365+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:16:09.581+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Britain's King Charles III waves as he arrives on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Ascot, west of London, on June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<image:caption>Heavy peak-hour congestion hits key routes in Sharjah and Dubai, live data shows</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T07:26:42.999+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Daizen Maeda #11 of Japan scores his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<image:caption>Israeli tanks positioned along the border with southern Lebanon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T06:21:39.590+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weather update: UAE to stay hot and dry with misty mornings ahead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather, UAE weather</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/the-cult-of-rodrigo-duterte-why-one-man-still-divides-the-philippines-1.500587340</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Philippine Rodrigo Duterte, now on trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity, did not build his movement through ideology alone. He built it through storytelling.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Despite the record unemployment in the Philippines and the pandemic woes, or perhaps because of it, Filipinos have kept faith in President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, whose popularity has gone through the roof in 2021. He scored a record 91% public approval rating in a survey taken in September (released early in October).</image:caption>
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<image:caption>On June 30, 2016, the presidential palace (Malacanang) released the official family portrait of Duterte's family taken in the Palace after the inauguration of President Duterte. Among those who joined the photo session were Duterte’s former wife Elizabeth Zimmerman, their children Paolo, Davao City Mayor Inday Sara, and Sebastian, grandchildren, and the President’s sister. Duterte was married to Elizabeth Zimmerman for 27 years. Their marriage was annulled in 2000.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Over a million Chinese tourists and workers have flocked to Manila, as Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte embraced closer ties with Beijing. Upper middle-class Chinese buyers have snapped up condominiums and pushed rental rates in the Manila Bay area to around Php1,700/sqm ($35) in the three months ending March 2020. This is a 172% jump compared to 2015, Leechiu Property Consultants data show. A prime mover for Chinese interest in the Manila property market, in particular, is the online gaming boom (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) which caters almost exclusively to clients based in China, where gambling is banned.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>In 2018, Duterte inaugurated the commercial production of the Alegria Oilfield Polyard-3 Well Site in Alegria, Cebu on May 19, 2018. The onshore exploration, which was established by the Department of Energy (DOE) and China International Mining Petroleum (CIMP), marked a major breakthrough in domestic oil and gas production. The Alegria onshore oil and gas field in Cebu has an estimated oil reserve of 27.93 million barrels with a probable production recovery of 3.35 million barrels. Alegria is also a natural gas field hosting an estimated 9.42 billion cubic feet of natural gas, with reserves estimated to last until 2037.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte appears in a video-conference as he skipped an in-person attendance during the initial hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC). File photo.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Supporters of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte gather outside the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on May 13, 2026, to support Philippine Senator Ronald Dela Rosa after the International Criminal Court (ICC) ordered an arrest warrant against him.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A person stands by two life-size cartboard cutouts of former Philippines' president Rodrigo Duterte during a demonstration in his support outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) where he will be questioned on charges of crimes against humanity, in The Hague on February 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T06:04:27.456+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The cult of Rodrigo Duterte: Why one man still divides the Philippines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Philippines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/pedri-explains-why-messi-is-still-on-another-level-even-at-39-1.500587274</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/t3g66s1u/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:58:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pedri explains why Messi is still on another level even at 39</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, Football, football</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-the-uae-became-home-for-this-swiss-expat-and-her-dogs-1.500586699</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/2u4i45d0/IMG7453.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tara Eichenberger, founder of The Social Pack and Social Beings</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/j8dpl17w/IMG_4675_JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tara Eichenberger growing up in the UAE</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tara Eichenberger (right) with her sister and mother</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/0u02wpsn/IMG3346.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tara Eichenberger with her dogs</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tara Eichenberger (right) during one of their community programmes</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:45:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How the UAE became home for this Swiss expat and her dogs</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, UAE, UAE, Dubai, Pets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/quake-hit-venezuelas-hospitals-care-for-children-left-alone-1.500587251</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/nvi9lfjk/newsml_afp_com_20260625T213616Z_doc_b8cq3zr.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Volunteers assemble, sort and pack donations bound for Venezuela as relief organizations work to deliver emergency supplies after two major earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, at the Global Empowerment Mission headquarters in Miami, Florida, on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:07:22.596+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quake-hit Venezuela's hospitals care for children left alone</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-three-words-we-need-to-say-more-often-1.500579083</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/jh89ofb9/OPN-THREE-WORDS-I-DONT-KNOW-Read-Only.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sometimes, real learning begins with the courage to simply say: “I don’t know.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:03:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The three words we need to say more often</news:title>
<news:keywords>Op-Eds, Education, Lifestyle, Education, lifestyle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/friday-sermon-june-26-2026-the-scourge-of-drugs-1.500586982</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-20/kf48qnxm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-20-at-7.54.44-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Friday Sermon, June 26, 2026: The Scourge of Drugs</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-cote-divoire-beat-curaçao-2-0-to-reach-last-32-1.500587263</loc>
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<image:caption>Ivorian Football Federation President Yacine Idriss Diallo is lifted by players after the team's 2-0 victory and advance to the knockout stage following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Curacao and Cote D'Ivoire at Philadelphia Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:54:19.889+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Cote d'Ivoire beat Curaçao 2-0 to reach last 32</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/former-executive-sues-meta-over-attempts-to-silence-her-memoir-careless-people-1.500587250</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-26/q644hfek/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sarah Wynn-Williams, Facebook's former director of Global Public Policy, testifies on Capitol Hill, April 9, 2025, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:44:29.279+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former executive sues Meta over attempts to 'silence' her memoir, 'Careless People'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Meta WynnWilliams lawsuit silence book Careless People</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/supreme-courts-ruling-to-end-protections-for-haitian-syrian-immigrants-could-have-broader-impact-1.500587254</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/58ru2bbf/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - People hold Haitian flags and candles during a vigil at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary immigration status, or TPS, for Haitians, Feb. 3, 2026, in North Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:25:42.225+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court's ruling to end protections for Haitian, Syrian immigrants could have broader impact</news:title>
<news:keywords>temporary legal protections Supreme Court Haitian Syrian</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/microsoft-raises-xbox-console-prices-due-to-chip-costs-1.500587264</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/09/08/Microsoft-s-Xbox-Series-S_1746eeb25a9_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Microsoft's Xbox Series S</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/12/13/Xbox-Series-X_16efffd7282_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Xbox Series X.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:15:54.812+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Microsoft raises Xbox console prices due to chip costs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/655-million-people-still-living-without-electricity-underscore-urgent-need-to-deliver-on-universal-energy-access-target-tracking-sdg-7-1.500587248</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/hn5pg6q5/202606253838325.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>655 million people worldwide still live without electricity: UN report</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:20:34.001+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target: Tracking SDG 7</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, Africa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/from-the-brink-of-elimination-ecuadors-passion-fuels-historic-comeback-against-germany-1.500587262</loc>
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<image:caption>Ecuador's Argentine head coach Sebastian Beccacece and Ecuador's forward #16 Jordy Caicedo celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ecuador and Germany at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sebastian Beccacece, Head Coach of Ecuador, celebrates with fans and family members after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Germany at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 25, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sebastian Beccacece, Head Coach of Ecuador, celebrates with fans and family members after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Germany at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 25, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Moises Caicedo #23 of Ecuador celebrates after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Germany at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 25, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:13:47.188+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From the brink of elimination, Ecuador's passion fuels historic comeback against Germany</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, football</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/crude-oil-price-spikes-after-iran-drone-strike-on-singapore-flagged-container-ship-in-hormuz-1.500587252</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-02/2fybzgf8/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishermen work in front of oil tankers south of the Strait of Hormuz.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Crude oil rates as of 7.48am, June 26, 2026 in Tokyo.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:59:28.377+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crude oil price spikes after Iran drone strike on Singapore-flagged container ship in Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, Mena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/ecuador-edge-germany-to-squeeze-into-world-cup-last-32-1.500587234</loc>
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<image:caption>Gonzalo Plata #19 of Ecuador celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Germany at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 25, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:39:01.133+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ecuador edge Germany to squeeze into World Cup last 32</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-responsible-for-attack-on-ship-in-gulf-of-oman-us-officials-1.500587224</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/wm36mmj6/Screenshot-2026-06-26-at-6.11.55-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>This screengrab taken from a screen recording of the MarineTraffic website on June 26, 2026 (2.12am GST), shows data visualisation of maritime traffic in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:16:42.458+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran 'responsible' for attack on ship in Gulf of Oman: US officials </news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/gcc-us-reaffirm-alliance-after-iran-deal-back-syria-and-gaza-plan-1.500587176</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/c5l7bi1v/newsml_afp_com_20260625T081537Z_doc_b89g2h8.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) speaks during a meeting with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States during his visit to the Middle East.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T23:16:34.061+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GCC, US reaffirm alliance after Iran deal, back Syria and Gaza plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Iran Israel conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/consumer-electronics/apple-hikes-macbook-and-ipad-prices-as-ai-boom-drives-up-chip-costs-1.500587170</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/99hmj24g/newsml_afp_com_20260304T152314Z_doc_99wz2q3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tech giant insisted it had 'shielded our customers from these increases so far' but could no longer do so.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T23:08:40.022+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices as AI boom drives up chip costs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Consumer-Electronics, Retail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/rak-court-jails-tiktok-user-over-livestream-death-threat-1.500587116</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-20/mtw8ipyi/tiktok_1732802994030_193731b5fa2_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ras Al Khaimah court jails TikTok user over livestream dispute, threats and insults.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-04/7gufu3yv/court-hammer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ras Al Khaimah court jails TikTok user over livestream dispute, threats and insults</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T22:46:18.438+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RAK Court jails TikTok user over livestream death threat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, crime, Ras Al Khaimah, cybercrime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/binance-to-suspend-crypto-services-in-several-eu-countries-2-1.500587138</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/ead55bpa/Stock___Binance_17fe8be31bc_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Binance has about 280 million users in 100-plus countries.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T22:21:31.679+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Binance to suspend crypto services in several EU countries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-bans-citizens-from-travelling-to-three-african-countries-over-ebola-outbreak-1.500587096</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/ewrlw1uh/Ebola</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saudi Arabia has also stepped-up precautionary measures for travellers arriving from neighbouring countries affected by the outbreak.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T22:00:32.592+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi Arabia bans citizens from travelling to three African countries over Ebola outbreak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saudi, Saudi Arabia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/sharjah-police-arrest-4757-seize-dh3928m-in-major-drug-busts-1.500586966</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/nn87ajm6/Massive-drug-seizures-showcased-at-Sharjah-Police-headquarters-forum</image:loc>
<image:caption>Massive drug seizures showcased at Sharjah Police headquarters forum</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/y45th046/Sharjah-Police-forum-9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Massive drug seizures showcased at Sharjah Police headquarters forum</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/noo35fnw/Sharjah-Police-forum-5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Massive drug seizures showcased at Sharjah Police headquarters forum</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/3iudft1n/Sharjah-Police-forum-6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Massive drug seizures showcased at Sharjah Police headquarters forum</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T21:32:10.282+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sharjah Police arrest 4,757, seize Dh392.8m in major drug busts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, crime, Sharjah, cybercrime, Sharjah Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/5000-passengers-book-etihad-rail-services-between-abu-dhabi-and-fujairah-within-two-days-as-three-launch-day-trips-sell-out-1.500587051</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/uao1bvwd/Etihad-Rail-Passenger-Station-in-Mohammed-Bin-Zayed-City-Abu-Dhabi</image:loc>
<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T21:22:23.173+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Etihad Rail's inaugural trip sells out: 5,000 passengers book within two days of ticket launch</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/lebanon-cancels-end-year-high-school-exams-over-security-concerns-1.500587020</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/06223qjg/Lebanese-students.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students took to the streets after the Cabinet announced the cancelation of high school exams, while videos circulating on social media showed them dancing, setting off fireworks and celebrating a decision that ended weeks of uncertainty and anxiety for students and their families.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T20:49:34.355+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lebanon cancels end-year high school exams over security concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/india-hikes-passport-fees-by-up-to-75-from-july-1-indian-expats-in-uae-will-pay-more-too-1.500586988</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/7eia5qf3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.54.20-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian expats in the UAE will also have to pay more for passport services from July 1. Photo used for illustrative purposes</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T20:12:06.699+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India hikes passport fees by up to 75% from July 1; Indian expats in UAE will pay more too</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-begins-work-on-frank-gehry-designed-dar-al-funoon-on-saadiyat-island-1.500586858</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/m7irq0l6/dar1.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>2026-06-25T19:29:37.234+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi begins work on Frank Gehry-designed Dar al Funoon on Saadiyat Island</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/bengaluru-businessman-found-dead-in-kannada-actor-krishi-thapandas-flat-1.500586924</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/81y1ateq/krishi.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to police, Vaishak (right) had been staying at the apartment for about a week with Thapanda's knowledge while she was away</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:19:37.146+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru businessman found dead in Kannada actress Krishi Thapanda's flat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Entertainment, india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/lifetstyle/top-sandisk-storage-picks-for-amazon-prime-day-2026-1.500586916</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-26/2uc74ok1/FR260626PCSanDiskExtreme-portable-SSD.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-26/zzq2gnrk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-12.22.22-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>2026-06-25T19:18:44.007+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top Sandisk storage picks for Amazon Prime Day 2026
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday-Lifetstyle, Friday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-receives-syrian-foreign-minister-1.500586764</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/o3b2pwyu/08404we91ka1d6wpn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sheikh Mohamed with Asaad Al Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Syria.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:37:38.252+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE President receives Syrian Foreign Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/new-rule-for-uae-india-travellers-fill-a-mandatory-health-declaration-form-before-boarding-1.500586867</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/n8412g7q/India-airport</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for illustrative purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:36:11.991+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New rule for UAE-India travellers: Fill a mandatory health declaration form before boarding</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Health, India, UAE, Indian expats, india, India UAE travel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-cda-honours-54-strategic-partners-for-sustainable-community-impact-1.500586853</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/i42xksj6/DSC05377.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The recognition reflects CDA’s commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration and expanding impactful partnerships.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/6oggf20j/DSC05368.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/d1gdmqyy/98666.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/snmfg4z3/877.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>2026-06-25T18:32:59.767+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai CDA honours 54 strategic partners for sustainable community impact</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Dubai Communities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-education-ministry-launches-ai-driven-nova-transformation-project-1.500586809</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-27/l8dy2h0l/gulfnews2025-07-22wddao9noUAE-Ministry-of-Education-Stock.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The UAE Ministry of Education.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/08/Stock-AI_189d48a1292_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From generative AI platforms to next-generation Agentic AI, Digital Dubai is integrating artificial intelligence across every layer of city life.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:10:37.580+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE Education Ministry launches AI-driven 'Nova' transformation project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education, UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/japan-opens-evisa-to-filipino-tourists-whats-new-what-to-know-1.500586773</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/x5oe70w7/Himeji_Castle_in_Japan_in_spring_season__1886d1dd055_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sakura blossoms bloom in Japan. Under Japan's expanded eVisa program, eligible Filipinos may apply online if they hold an ordinary Philippine passport, reside in the Philippines, are traveling exclusively for tourism, and are joining a package tour organized by a travel agency designated by Japanese authorities.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/nfatw5vn/Japan-Jackie-Decano-2026-03-30-09-45-05.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of a Filipino family take in the scenic beauty of Lake Kawaguchiko, with Mt. Fuji standing majestically in the background. Photo taken on March 30, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/g9dvhdvn/Tourists_at__Dotonbori_shopping_street__Dotonbori_is_the_famous_destination_for_traveling_and_shoppi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourists at Dotonbori shopping street, a famous destination for travellers and shoppers in Osaka. Japan is a land of captivating contrasts and rich traditions, from bustling metropolis to serene countryside, Japan offers an unparalleled travel experience, from the vibrant energy of Tokyo's futuristic skyline, to the ancient temples in Kyoto, and the natural beauty of Mount Fuji.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:06:15.407+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan opens eVisa to Filipino tourists — what's new, what to know</news:title>
<news:keywords>Philippines, Asia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/oman-air-launches-daily-muscat-abu-dhabi-flights-from-july-9-1.500586786</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2013/6/19/1_16a080f0d94.1199238_180886860_16a080f0d94_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oman Air said the new Abu Dhabi service would operate once daily.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:44:20.870+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oman Air launches daily Muscat-Abu Dhabi flights from July 9</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Travel, Oman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-and-sharjah-traffic-update-what-to-expect-this-thursday-june-25-1.500586768</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/b5af0fr6/Dubai-Sharjah-traffic-Dubaisharjahtraffic</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dubai-Sharjah traffic</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:42:20.685+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai and Sharjah traffic update: what to expect this Thursday, June 25</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/selfdrive-announces-major-fleet-expansion-and-service-enhancement-across-saudi-arabia-to-meet-escalating-mobility-demand-1.500586776</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-26/u51ry7l3/IMG1798.png</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:42:02.486+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SelfDrive announces major fleet expansion and service enhancement across Saudi Arabia to meet escalating mobility demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-flags-off-300-new-buses-joins-commuters-for-a-ride-1.500586760</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/guf5diob/20260625072L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay travels in a bus as he inaugurates the service of 300 new buses belonging to the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations at the Secretariat in Chennai on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/wg1th6zt/20260625070L.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>2026-06-25T17:34:53.600+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu CM Vijay flags off 300 new buses, joins commuters for a ride</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, viral</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/anaakhtar-moves-from-field-validation-to-adoption-and-gulf-expansion-1.500586744</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/ils09f1l/PHOTO-2026-06-24-17-16-00.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>2026-06-25T17:31:53.452+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AnaAkhtar moves from field validation to adoption and Gulf expansion </news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-summer-surprises-2026-opens-july-2-with-90-per-cent-sales-concerts-and-cash-prizes-1.500586720</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/xg5l1sql/Dubai-Summer-Surprises-2026Retail.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/f2k71hye/Dubai-Summer-Surprises-2026Modesh-World.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/igewvjhk/Dubai-Summer-Surprises-2026Raffles.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/4id5i4ln/Dubai-Summer-Surprises-2026Culinary-Moments.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/6az4x1tp/Dubai-Summer-Surprises-2026Beat-The-Heat-Concerts.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/rndwlpv1/Dubai-Summer-Surprises-2026Entertainment-and-Live-Experiences.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>2026-06-25T17:14:05.750+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 opens July 2 with 90 per cent sales, concerts and cash prizes</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/emporia-sports-academy-where-community-comes-first-1.500586729</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/96221iew/STAFFSPO_260521_Emporia_Academy_VSAKLANI_191780474293701.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Emporia Sports Academy is a unique academy built around the idea of bringing people together through sport</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/rmajoqw0/STAFFSPO_260521_Emporia_Academy_VSAKLANI_251780474285992.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Faisal Irfan Siddiqui, co-founded the academy in 2024</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/5ytk56mr/STAFFSPO_260521_Emporia_Academy_VSAKLANI_91780474320293.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arie De Lange aims to develop the kids both on and off the pitch</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/xbz7717e/STAFFSPO_260521_Emporia_Academy_VSAKLANI_41780474285145.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The academy is open to all genders, ages and abilities</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:10:26.033+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emporia Sports Academy: Where Community Comes First</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, UAE-Sport, UAE, cricket, Dubai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/dubai-hotel-recovery-visitors-to-return-before-room-rates-do-says-accor-1.500586613</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-19/wnrytcgf/newsml_afp_com_20260319T174620Z_doc_a3ya6t4.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Logo of French multinational hospitality company Accor displayed on the facade of its headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux, outside Paris on March 19, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/jfqp61uz/Duncan_O_Rourke_Headshot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>“You will see the volumes coming back. You won’t have the rates immediately that it was in January, February. You will have the volume, you won’t see the rates," said O'Rourke.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>This region is successful because you do a 10-year plan, said Morin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:07:13.426+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai hotel recovery: Visitors to return before room rates do, says Accor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tourism, UAE hotels</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-coast-guard-rescues-four-crew-members-from-sinking-vessel-off-muscat-1.500586692</loc>
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<image:caption>Four crew members rescued from sinking vessel off Oman coast. They were sailing towards Africa.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:00:41.937+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oman Coast Guard rescues four crew members from sinking vessel off Muscat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oman, Oman</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/dubai-metro-blue-line-and-gold-line-routes-and-station-locations-explained-1.500586703</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-09/0y75h35p/Dubai-Metro-Blue-Line</image:loc>
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<image:caption>Construction work in full swing at Dubai Metro Blue Line in International City.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-23/7xahkacf/Dubai-Metro-Gold-Line</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Dubai Metro Gold Line is a newly announced Dh34 billion public transport project designed to significantly expand the emirate's rail network.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T16:51:53.073+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Metro Blue Line and Gold Line: Routes and station locations, explained</news:title>
<news:keywords>Living-Transport, Dubai Metro</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/nris-eye-dollar-deposits-as-indias-fcnr-scheme-revives-2013-playbook-1.500586665</loc>
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<image:caption>Sandeep S. Jadwani</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T16:35:04.041+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NRIs eye dollar deposits as India’s FCNR scheme revives 2013 playbook</news:title>
<news:keywords>Analysis, UAE, india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-opens-eta-scheme-to-uk-citizens-for-multiple-visits-1.500586633</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/o6325np9/Saudi-and-UK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) service reflects the historic and distinguished ties between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom and follows similar travel facilitation offered by Britain to Saudi citizens.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T16:34:50.121+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi Arabia opens ETA scheme to UK citizens for multiple visits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saudi, Saudi Arabia</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/lifetstyle/premium-crystal-strengthens-its-presence-in-dubais-luxury-car-rental-market-1.500586669</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/3jp6n3w6/Gulf-News-Postrevised.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T16:22:40.745+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Premium Crystal strengthens its presence in Dubai's luxury car rental market</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday-Lifetstyle, Friday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-to-resume-tourist-visas-for-bangladesh-from-june-28-1.500586658</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/xtjszt22/hui.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi (left), presented his credentials to Mohammed Shahabuddin, President of Bangladesh, in Dhaka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T16:16:09.851+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India to resume tourist visas for Bangladesh from June 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Asia, Tourism, india</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/etihad-rail-launches-uae-passenger-services-on-abu-dhabifujairah-route-june-30-1.500586632</loc>
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<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/rdb424c2/Etihad-Rail-Passenger-Station-in-Mohammed-Bin-Zayed-City-Abu-Dhabi</image:loc>
<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/vavgjqlp/Etihad-Rail-Passenger-Station-in-Mohammed-Bin-Zayed-City-Abu-Dhabi</image:loc>
<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/41v8k6kj/Etihad-Rail-Passenger-Station-in-Mohammed-Bin-Zayed-City-Abu-Dhabi</image:loc>
<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T16:15:17.782+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Etihad Rail launches UAE passenger services on Abu Dhabi–Fujairah route June 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/the-digital-dirham-and-the-institutional-crypto-moment-the-uae-has-been-building-toward-1.500586647</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/q0ywu79m/CRYPTOCURRENCY_17d41bf838f_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/b9uh6yir/Ahmed-Ismail-Co-Founder-and-Chief-Operating-Officer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ahmed Ismail</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T16:11:46.363+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Digital Dirham and the institutional crypto moment the UAE has been building toward</news:title>
<news:keywords>Analysis, UAE, dirham, Cryptocurrency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/wadi-al-muluk-the-crown-jewel-of-arabian-perfumery-1.500586662</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/f4t2uhlx/Wadi-Al-Muluk-1200x900-1-without-text.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T16:10:36.017+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wadi Al Muluk: The crown jewel of Arabian perfumery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Company News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubais-museum-of-the-future-launches-global-call-to-design-new-generation-of-its-future-experiences-1.500586563</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/yy81i9i0/Museum_of_the_Future_Garden133_1645100021552_17f079a37c7_large.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T15:58:09.536+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai's Museum of the Future launches global call to design new generation of its future experiences</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uae-steps-up-price-checks-to-protect-shoppers-1.500586593</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/oi79ud7e/Image.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-06/akqniutm/food-inspection</image:loc>
<image:caption>Al Aweer Fruits and Vegetables market inspection.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T15:47:00.422+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE steps up price checks to protect shoppers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Retail, UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/millie-bobby-brown-tried-to-mend-friendships-with-stranger-things-co-stars-after-finale-i-was-crying-on-a-beach-1.500586562</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/1xh642u6/mileven.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finn Wolfhard and Millie Bobby-Brown as Mike Wheeler and Eleven in Stranger Things.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T15:28:02.502+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Millie Bobby Brown tried to 'mend' friendships with Stranger Things co-stars after finale: 'I was crying on a beach'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/qatar-sports-minister-and-asim-madibo-visit-ismaël-koné-after-world-cup-injury-1.500586417</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/7jiars8z/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-1.00.30-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Qatar's Minister of Sports and Youth, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and midfielder Asim Madibo visit injured Canada's Ismaël Koné in Vancouver</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ismael Kone #8 of Canada is consoled by Maxime Crepeau #16 of Canada as he receives medical attention.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ismael Kone #8 of Canada and Jesse Marsch, Head Coach of Canada, as he is stretched off after being fouled by Assim Madibo #23 of Qatar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T15:24:23.176+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Qatar Sports Minister and Asim Madibo visit Ismaël Koné after World Cup injury</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/wave-your-flag-for-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-1.500578565</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T15:12:04.474+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wave Your Flag for the FIFA World Cup 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Living-UAE, Sport, World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/wave-your-flag-readers-share-their-fifa-world-cup-2026-photos-1.500583815</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/yxhiuwp6/Brazilia-supporters</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/3h4halcv/Sujith-Kattoor</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/s8jna3m0/MOHAMMAD-RIFAT</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/28m5ywks/SEBASTIAN-KANICHERIL-GEORGE</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/xsh6uxgf/Harshita-Tirthdas</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/80e9wuvr/Lisa-Stenbro</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/wqqn8op4/Barbara-Cossenzo</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T15:01:36.434+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wave Your Flag: Readers share their FIFA World Cup 2026 photos</news:title>
<news:keywords>Living-UAE, UAE, Sport, Football, World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/louvre-abu-dhabi-unveils-four-major-exhibitions-for-2026-27-1.500585850</loc>
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<image:caption>Louvre Abu Dhabi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:54:46.038+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Louvre Abu Dhabi unveils four major exhibitions for 2026-27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, Entertainment, Louvre Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/death-toll-from-venezuela-quakes-jumps-to-164-nearly-1000-injured-1.500585959</loc>
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<image:caption>Rescuers evacuate a person from a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man stands inside a damaged building following an earthquake in Valencia, Venezuela</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Valencia municipal workers clear the site of a damaged building following an earthquake in Valencia, Venezuela</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People gather on a street next to a damaged car and building following an earthquake in Valencia, Venezuela</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Carabobo Civil Protection workers and people stand next to a collapsed building following an earthquake in Valencia, Venezuela</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Carabobo Civil Protection workers inspect the site of a damaged building following an earthquake in Valencia, Venezuela</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People work at the site of a damaged car and building following an earthquake in Valencia, Venezuela</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People gather on a street following an earthquake in Valencia, Venezuela</image:caption>
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<image:caption>View of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rescuers search through the rubble of a collapsed building in the Altamira neighbourhood following an earthquake in Caracas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:48:04.092+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll from Venezuela quakes jumps to 164, nearly 1,000 injured</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/photos-dubai-mallathon-2026-turns-malls-into-fitness-tracks-1.500586525</loc>
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<image:caption>Early risers walk and jog inside Dubai's malls as the Dubai Mallathon transforms shopping destinations into vibrant fitness hubs throughout the summer season.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:47:54.479+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Photos: Dubai Mallathon 2026 turns malls into fitness tracks</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-hamdan-approves-new-dubai-municipality-projects-to-boost-heritage-innovation-and-quality-of-life-1.500586524</loc>
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<image:caption>Dubai continues to invest in innovative ideas that bring together heritage, technology, and quality of life for residents and visitors alike," the Crown Prince added, says Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:47:06.867+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sheikh Hamdan approves landmark Dubai projects to boost heritage and quality of life</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/did-google-predict-the-venezuela-earthquake-here-s-what-really-happened-1.500586526</loc>
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<image:caption>Municipal police officers evacuate an injured victim from a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas on June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:43:07.214+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Did Google predict the Venezuela earthquake? Here’s what really happened</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, americas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/2026-world-cup-morocco-in-egypt-on-verge-can-algeria-saudi-arabia-join-them-1.500586500</loc>
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<image:caption>Morocco's Achraf Hakimi (2), center top, scores a goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match against Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:29:13.475+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 World Cup: Morocco in, Egypt on verge, can Algeria, Saudi Arabia join them?</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-petrol-prices-to-drop-in-july-after-four-months-of-increases-but-by-how-much-1.500586475</loc>
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<image:caption>Super 98, Special 95 and E-Plus petrol prices rose in June</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:22:37.733+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE petrol prices to drop in July after four months of increases - but by how much?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, Markets, Living-UAE, Government, Fuel prices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/sorry-mom-neet-aspirant-dies-by-suicide-after-june-21-retest-1.500586456</loc>
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<image:caption>The student, identified as Sushil Dhage, had appeared for the NEET (UG) re-examination after the original May 3 test was cancelled following allegations of a question paper leak, Indian media reports said. Illustrative image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:58:50.307+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Sorry, Mom’: NEET aspirant dies by suicide after June 21 retest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, india, Education</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-expands-visa-on-arrival-scheme-to-citizens-of-six-countries-1.500586453</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:55:29.531+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE expands visa-on-arrival scheme to citizens of six countries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government, UAE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-venezuela-after-earthquakes-1.500586442</loc>
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<image:caption>View of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:43:26.765+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE expresses solidarity with Venezuela after earthquakes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/amazon-to-invest-48-billion-in-india-support-38-million-jobs-1.500586423</loc>
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<image:caption>Amazon Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:36:44.288+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amazon to invest $48 billion in India, support 3.8 million jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Business, india</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/two-uae-schools-shortlisted-among-worlds-top-10-in-global-education-awards-1.500586422</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/hg4dy8z3/FotoJet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nord Anglia International School Dubai and Applied Technology School Sharjah</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Applied Technology School Sharjah</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nord Anglia International School Dubai</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:33:37.201+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two UAE schools shortlisted among world’s top 10 in global education awards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education, UAE, UAE, Education, UAE schools</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/16-passports-245-countries-bengaluru-musician-benny-prasads-epic-journey-1.500586416</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/lan9b6ws/DDDD.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:26:34.427+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16 passports, 245 countries: Bengaluru musician Benny Prasad's epic journey</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, viral</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-partners-with-us-biotech-firm-to-advance-gene-editing-therapies-1.500586420</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/xdei1o7p/gene.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gene-editing initiative aims to boost research, manufacturing and clinical innovation.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:25:25.034+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi partners with US biotech firm to advance gene-editing therapies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Health, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/consumer-electronics/honor-teases-magic-v6-launch-highlighting-premium-design-and-innovation-1.500585374</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:05:07.115+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HONOR teases Magic V6 launch, highlighting premium design and innovation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Consumer-Electronics, gn-reach</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/im-back-cristiano-ronaldo-fires-back-at-critics-after-portugals-5-0-win-over-uzbekistan-1.500586366</loc>
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<image:caption>Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after winning the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:58:42.382+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'I'm back': Cristiano Ronaldo fires back at critics after Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, Sport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/gcc-security-is-indivisible-iran-must-be-prevented-from-acquiring-nuclear-weapons-says-bahrains-foreign-minister-1.500586363</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:56:52.736+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GCC security is indivisible, Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons, says Bahrain’s Foreign Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bahrain, Bahrain</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/from-solar-power-to-ai-how-dubai-is-future-proofing-vital-services-1.500586359</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/pwrz2rxx/DPC01-P02-24-06-26.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of its dialogue series, DPC hosted Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and CEO of DEWA, and vice chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and CEO of DEWA and vice chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mona Ghanem Al Marri, vice chairperson and managing director of the Dubai Media Council and president of DPC</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Maryam Al Mulla, director of DPC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:41:51.019+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From solar power to AI: How Dubai is future-proofing vital services</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Government, UAE, Dubai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/adu-named-among-top-400-academic-institutions-in-times-higher-education-sustainability-impact-ratings-2026-1.500586287</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/vlvmwx42/OPN_EDITS__17f72d76909_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Global rankings highlight ADU’s growing impact in education, research and community development.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:39:03.223+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ADU named among top 400 academic institutions in Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-unveils-new-bulgari-travel-kits-heres-whats-inside-1.500586347</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/6ksxn61i/firstclasskit1male.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The new Spring/Summer collection features new colour palettes, Bulgari’s celebrated fragrances, and expanded availability across more routes.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The bags have been designed to complement Emirates’ latest retrofitted cabin interiors.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Business Class customers will receive equally stylish and functional amenity kits, designed with refined materials and refreshed colour combinations.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:29:46.930+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emirates unveils new Bulgari travel kits — here’s what’s inside</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Travel, Emirates airline</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/europes-deadly-heat-crisis-why-air-conditioning-is-becoming-a-lifesaver-as-heatwave-el-niño-fuel-debate-1.500586294</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-21/2qyemspq/A_woman_cools_off_at_Fontana_della_Barcaccia_at_the_Spanish_Steps_during_a_heat_wave_across_Italy_as.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman cools off at Fontana della Barcaccia at the Spanish Steps in Rome. File photo taken on July 17, 2023.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Miguel Pedro of Qatar is cooled down with water during the hydration break during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at Seattle Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:22:16.736+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Europe's deadly heat crisis: Why air-conditioning is becoming a lifesaver as heatwave, El Niño fuel debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/a-truly-unforgettable-day-dulquer-salmaan-shares-mammoottys-padma-bhushan-moment-with-pm-narendra-modi-1.500586320</loc>
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<image:caption>After the ceremony, Dulquer shared pictures from the occasion featuring his family with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:04:55.568+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'A truly unforgettable day': Dulquer Salmaan shares Mammootty’s Padma Bhushan moment with PM Narendra Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/who-is-the-oldest-player-to-ever-feature-at-a-fifa-world-cup-he-was-45-1.500586321</loc>
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<image:caption>El Hadary</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Essam El Hadary’s record-breaking World Cup debut was at 45 years and 161 days</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:02:25.152+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who is the oldest player to ever feature at a FIFA World Cup? He was 45</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, football</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-friday-sermon-to-focus-on-combating-drug-abuse-and-shared-community-responsibility-1.500586308</loc>
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<image:caption>The sermon will remind worshippers that everyone is accountable for those under their care, citing the Islamic principle: "Each of you is a shepherd, and each of you is responsible for his flock." [Illustrative image]</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:00:08.115+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE Friday sermon to focus on combating drug abuse and shared community responsibility</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government, UAE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-government-clears-air-on-passport-citizenship-debate-cites-law-and-court-rulings-1.500586309</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-28/4djvj58q/Indian-Passport</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government says passport is a travel document, not a conclusive proof of Indian citizenship.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:52:27.436+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India government clears air on passport-citizenship debate, cites law and court rulings</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-gets-direct-air-link-to-northeast-india-as-air-india-express-launches-dubai-abu-dhabi-flights-1.500586290</loc>
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<image:caption>Air India Express says it has become the first airline to connect Northeast India directly to West Asia.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:34:39.936+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE gets direct air link to Northeast India as Air India Express launches Dubai, Abu Dhabi flights </news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Travel, India UAE travel, Dubai travel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/rain-dust-and-intense-heat-to-shape-weather-across-gcc-this-weekend-1.500585996</loc>
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<image:caption>From Friday, temperatures are expected to decline slightly as low clouds develop over the eastern coast. Humid conditions overnight and into Saturday morning could lead to mist formation across some coastal and inland areas.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:29:45.163+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain, dust and intense heat to shape weather across GCC this weekend</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather, UAE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-launches-gccs-first-commercially-scaled-biotech-shared-lab-1.500586289</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/tm62vcpx/masdar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Biosphere Labs in Abu Dhabi will provide start-ups, researchers and life sciences companies with immediate access to specialist laboratory space</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:27:10.212+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi launches GCC’s first commercially scaled biotech shared lab</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/anwar-gargash-warns-against-imposing-new-geopolitical-realities-on-gcc-through-treacherous-aggression-1.500586221</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/btcfay1z/STAFFNAT_260203_WGS_Gargash_Pompeo_VSAKLANI_61770116730999.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gargash warned against imposing geopolitical realities on GCC countries as a result of treacherous agrression.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:26:08.871+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anwar Gargash warns against imposing new geopolitical realities on GCC through treacherous aggression</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government, UAE</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubai-premier-padel-p1-returns-dates-tickets-and-all-you-need-to-know-1.500582435</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:23:21.097+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Premier Padel P1 returns: Dates, tickets and all you need to know </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Dubai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dubai-climbs-to-its-highest-ever-global-finance-ranking-as-difc-tops-1000-firms-1.500586269</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/08/12/Stock-DIFC-gate-Dubai_173e310ceb6_large.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:19:07.736+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai climbs to its highest-ever global finance ranking as DIFC tops 1,000 firms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/everyone-wants-a-sports-star-but-what-does-it-cost-young-athletes-how-to-stop-competition-becoming-harmful-1.500586263</loc>
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<image:caption>One of the biggest risks emerges when athletes internalise the idea that their value comes from winning or maintaining a certain body type,</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A growing issue is muscle dysmorphia, sometimes described as the reverse of anorexia. Instead of seeing themselves as too large, people see themselves as too small or not muscular enough, even when they have well developed physiques</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:15:33.952+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Everyone wants a sports star — but what does it cost young athletes? How to stop competition becoming harmful</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, Sport</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippine-authorities-prevent-leyte-school-attack-after-facebook-threat-alert-1.500586233</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/wry62px0/41.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DILG Philippines Secretary Jonvic Remulla reveals that another planned mass shooting in Leyte that was thwarted by authorities.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:57:10.122+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Philippine authorities prevent Leyte school attack after Facebook threat alert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Philippines</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/no-more-vfs-for-philippine-passport-renewals-in-uae-heres-what-happens-next-1.500586236</loc>
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<image:caption>Starting July 1, 2026, all passport applications and renewals will be exclusively processed by the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:56:09.328+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No more VFS for Philippine passport renewals in UAE: Here's what happens next</news:title>
<news:keywords>Philippines, UAE, UAE, Philippines</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-students-thrive-in-tougher-us-admissions-as-hale-delivers-elite-offers-1.500586224</loc>
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<image:caption>Peter Davos, Founder and CEO of Hale Education Group</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/82jnlnnp/Students.gif</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:39:11.345+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE students thrive in tougher US admissions as Hale delivers elite offers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education, gn-reach</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/lock-in-for-bts-south-koreas-world-cup-dreams-hang-by-a-thread-after-suffering-1-0-loss-to-south-africa-1.500586085</loc>
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<image:caption>South Korea's forward #07 Son Heung-min and South Africa's forward #12 Thapelo Maseko fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:37:32.552+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Lock in for BTS': South Korea’s World Cup dreams hang by a thread after suffering 1-0 loss to South Africa</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, Sport, Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/gold-falls-below-4000-globally-will-dubai-prices-drop-further-1.500586189</loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:59:54.900+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gold falls below $4,000 globally. Will Dubai prices drop further?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/housing/how-dubais-new-flexi-rent-scheme-saves-tenants-money-upfront-1.500586162</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/07/04/Stock---Dubai-skyline---Dubai-property---property-market---Dubai_189212a1b6f_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As demand for flexible rent surges across the emirate, the DLD's new framework gives landlords the tools and the incentive to make monthly payments the new standard.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ali Sharif Al Marzooqi, Vice President, Property and Community Management at Deyaar Development PJSC</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/f5pyhlkz/Jake_Fletcher_Head_of_Residential_Leasing_Engel_Vo_lkers_Middle_East_Dubai_Office_2_jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jake Fletcher, Head of Residential Leasing at Engel &amp; Völkers Middle East Dubai Office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:35:17.247+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Dubai’s new ‘Flexi Rent’ scheme saves tenants money upfront</news:title>
<news:keywords>Living-Housing, Property, Dubai property, Dubai rents</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/how-this-family-started-over-in-the-uae-after-losing-their-father-1.500585277</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/qfyr8lyk/Cover.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Clockwise from left: Ramona Mariano Sotto, Cris Sotto, Aiza Mariano, and Jovito Mariano</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Clockwise from left: Jovito Mariano, Bryan Mariano, Ramon Mariano, Amor Mariano, Aiza Mariano, and Ramona Mariano Sotto</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aiza Mariano's graduation day</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/26e0cmsi/rams.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramona Mariano Sotto first worked in the UAE as a nurse</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Couple Cris Sotto and Ramona Mariano Sotto</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Siblings Ramona Mariano Sotto, Jovito Mariano, and Aiza Mariano</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/8ta1xcjl/With_Team_jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Afford’aCup team</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:32:09.020+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How this family started over in the UAE after losing their father</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Pinoy, Stories-of-success, UAE, Restaurants in Dubai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/middle-class-people-get-visas-easily-rajkumar-hirani-on-why-shah-rukh-khans-dunki-didnt-connect-with-audiences-1.500586167</loc>
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<image:caption>Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu in 'Dunki.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:29:45.031+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Middle-class people get visas easily': Rajkumar Hirani on why Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki didn’t connect with audiences</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/adnoc-drilling-delivers-first-ai-walking-rig-early-1.500586159</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/tslulghk/ADNOC-Drilling-Delivers-First-AI-Enabled-Walking-Island-Rig-Ahead-of-Schedule.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:12:43.547+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ADNOC Drilling delivers first AI walking rig early</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/rajinikanths-dharman-traces-back-to-40-year-flight-idea-kamal-haasan-reveals-this-is-the-person-i-called-1.500586148</loc>
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<image:caption>At the Dharman announcement event, Kamal Haasan opened up on the decades-long journey behind his long-gestating collaboration with Rajinikanth, noting that the idea has been in motion for nearly 40 years.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:12:39.667+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajinikanth’s Dharman traces back to 40-year flight idea, Kamal Haasan reveals: 'This is the person I called…'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/rajinikanths-dharman-unveiled-with-striking-first-look-1.500586137</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T08:49:38.208+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajinikanth’s ‘Dharman’ unveiled with striking first look</news:title>
<news:keywords>South-Indian, Tamil Cinema, Rajinikanth</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/from-world-cup-fan-zones-to-rainforest-camping-10-things-to-do-in-dubai-this-weekend-1.500586123</loc>
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<image:caption>Dubai's biggest dedicated FIFA fan zone is open 24 hours a day and running right through to 19 July.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T08:44:39.141+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From World Cup fan zones to rainforest camping: 10 things to do in Dubai this weekend</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, Things To Do, Dubai, lifestyle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/thinking-of-buying-an-ev-in-the-uae-what-most-buyers-overlook-1.500586124</loc>
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<image:caption>Aoun AlSmadi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T08:41:33.265+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thinking of buying an EV in the UAE? What most buyers overlook</news:title>
<news:keywords>Analysis, UAE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/switzerland-clinch-group-b-top-spot-after-hard-fought-2-1-win-over-canada-1.500586110</loc>
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<image:caption>Switzerland's Ruben Vargas (17) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T08:20:44.131+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Switzerland clinch Group B top spot after hard-fought 2-1 win over Canada</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, Football, Sport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/morocco-win-4-2-thriller-vs-haiti-settle-for-second-in-group-c-1.500585960</loc>
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<image:caption>Morocco's Chadi Riad (18) and Redouane Halhal (25) celebrate the team's win during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T08:07:56.636+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Morocco win 4-2 thriller vs Haiti, settle for second in Group C</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, Football, Sport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-dubai-traffic-steady-with-peak-hour-slowdowns-1.500586099</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/xs8zlbpf/Traffic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>E311 and E11 see delays near Al Qusais, Mirdif and Al Warqa as commuters head to work.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T08:06:31.213+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sharjah-Dubai traffic steady with peak-hour slowdowns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, Dubai, Sharjah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/american-hospital-dubai-science-park-performs-a-complex-robotic-hysterectomy-1.500585443</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T08:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>American Hospital Dubai Science Park performs a complex robotic hysterectomy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, gn-reach</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/mexico-top-group-a-with-perfect-record-after-3-0-win-over-czech-republic-1.500586065</loc>
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<image:caption>Mexico's midfielder #08 Alvaro Fidalgo celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between the Czech Republic and Mexico</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:58:34.944+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mexico top Group A with perfect record after 3-0 win over Czech Republic</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, Football, Sport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/south-africa-stun-south-korea-to-make-world-cup-history-1.500586063</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/mr4z0o4j/14.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>South Africa's forward #12 Thapelo Maseko celebrates with a temmate after the 1-0 victory in the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:51:33.516+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, Football, Sport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/how-uae-gamers-can-preorder-gta-6-price-release-dates-buying-options-and-edition-benefits-1.500586074</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-22/y07a19e8/GrandTheftAutoVI.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>GTA 6 will release in November, this year.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:34:38.166+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How UAE gamers can preorder GTA 6: Price, release dates, buying options and edition benefits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, Technology, UAE</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/ferrari-bulgari-necklace-30-million-cash-seized-from-filipino-american-nurse-accused-in-nearly-1-billion-medicare-fraud-scheme-1.500586044</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/7uk59twv/yukee-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Filipino American nurse Marizel Yukee allegedly used proceeds from the fraud scheme to help build a resort (right) in Santa Ana, Cagayan, Philippines, according to U.S. federal authorities.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:24:06.274+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ferrari, Bulgari necklace, $30 million cash seized from Filipino-American nurse accused in nearly $1 million Medicare 'fraud' scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, Philippines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-slams-poorly-timed-iran-war-vote-as-rubio-says-lebanon-ceasefire-separate-from-deal-1.500584785</loc>
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<image:caption>This hand out photo provided by the Kuwait's news agency KUNA on June 24, 2026 shows the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah (Top 3rd-L) receiving the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Top L) at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait City.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) talks to UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan before boarding a US Air Force aircraft at Al-Bateen Executive Airport, en route to Kuwait, in Abu Dhabi on June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>This hand out photo provided by the Kuwait's news agency KUNA on June 24, 2026 shows the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah (Top 3rd-L) receiving the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Top L) at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait City.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks with Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled al-Hamad al-Sabah after their meeting at Bayan Palace during Rubio's visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the US and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Kuwait City on June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:22:30.850+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Secretary of State Rubio assures Gulf states ahead of Iran talks in Switzerland June 29 or 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/japan-hit-by-magnitude-69-earthquake-pm-takaichi-sets-up-task-force-1.500585983</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/8iqi1bel/ANI_20260625003425.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The coastline of Tomakomai, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T06:44:41.842+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan hit by magnitude 6.9 earthquake, PM Takaichi sets up task force</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-shuts-12-water-bottling-plants-in-jeddah-over-serious-violations-1.500586010</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/x3pz7yks/water-bottling-plants.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>12 water bottling plants have been shut in Jeddah after inspectors uncovered serious violations that authorities said posed risks to public health.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T06:11:56.405+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi Arabia shuts 12 water bottling plants in Jeddah over serious violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saudi, Saudi Arabia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-my-employer-deduct-study-leave-from-my-annual-leave-in-the-uae-1.500585589</loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T06:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ask Gulf News: Can my employer deduct study leave from my annual leave in the UAE?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ask Gulf News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/what-this-moment-is-really-asking-of-uae-business-leaders-1.500580220</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/5a4ltlrp/OPN-What-this-moment-is-really-asking-of-UAE-business-leaders-Read-Only.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For many governments and organisations, the continuity of citizen services, customer platforms, financial systems, and workforce collaboration depends entirely on whether their technology architecture was designed with resilience as a baseline or treated as a feature to be added later.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T05:03:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What this moment is really asking of UAE business leaders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Op-Eds, Technology, UAE businesses</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/from-shah-to-nadella-indian-origin-ceos-running-some-of-the-worlds-biggest-companies-1.500585413</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/d69dbc6n/202606223835511.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kunal Shah to steer WhatsApp as Meta doubles down on India and fintech bets</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-10/v6cz5q7y/newsml_afp_com_20260510T150706Z_doc_b2en8ke.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella gestures as he speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during the 2026 Google I/O technology developer conference in Mountain View, California, on May 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Leena Nair</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Raj Subramaniam, President and CEO of FedEx, speaks at a Ford Pro Accelerate event on September 30, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/qdyjd60i/Jitendra_Mohan__Astera_Labs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jitendra Mohan, Astera Labs</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/czyreml1/Neha-Narkhede.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neha Narkhede,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T05:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Shah to Nadella: Indian-origin CEOs running some of the world’s biggest companies </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/not-bls-not-ivs-what-indian-expats-in-uae-must-know-about-al-hinds-indian-consular-application-centre-launch-1.500585895</loc>
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<image:caption>The outsourced service providers for consular services including passport application services by BLS and attestation services by SGIVS for millions of Indian expats will be changed to Indian Consular Application Centres by Alhind from July 1. Photo used for illustrative purposes</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T05:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From BLS and IVS to Alhind: Your complete guide to UAE’s new Indian Consular Application Centres</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Government, India, UAE, Indian expats, india, Dubai, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/bosnia-herzegovina-qualify-for-last-32-of-world-cup-1.500585966</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/5c4nwbbz/newsml_afp_com_20260624T214811Z_doc_b88f8yg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bosnia and Herzegovina's supporters celebrate in the streets at the end of the Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 football match against Qatar in Sarajevo on June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
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<image:caption>Endrick #19 and Vinicius Junior #7 of Brazil applaud fans after the 3-0 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Scotland and Brazil at Miami Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:40:30.209+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vinicius Junior sparkles as Brazil beat Scots 3-0 to reach World Cup last 32</news:title>
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<image:caption>Zelensky says Russia prioritises strikes over diplomacy, targets Ukraine’s energy sector</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:10:26.454+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says Ukraine's Zelensky doing 'pretty well' against Russia</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/brazil-star-neymar-makes-first-appearance-of-2026-world-cup-1.500585947</loc>
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<image:caption>Neymar makes his first Brazil appearance in nearly three years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:03:52.737+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazil star Neymar makes first appearance of 2026 World Cup</news:title>
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<image:caption>Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, cites MoU violation by US and Israel (File Image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE consumers may see Hormuz price relief, but only after weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Retail, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:58:05.744+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brent sinks more than 4%, as Middle East risk premium fades</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/oceania/australia-teen-social-media-ban-has-little-impact-research-1.500585929</loc>
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<image:caption>Underage users have been dodging the restrictions by using accounts registered to older people, setting up fake accounts, or by logging into private browsers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:36:22.360+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Students and their parents wait for permission from school authorities to enter the school compound at the gate of San Jose High School in Tacloban City, Leyte province in the central Philippines on June 23, 2026, a day after a shooting incident.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Philippine Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian presides during a Senate session. File photo taken on June 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:26:50.982+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Philippine school shooting reignites calls for social media ban, tougher campus security, debate on youth criminal liability</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/magnitude-69-quake-hits-northern-japan-no-tsunami-warning-1.500585934</loc>
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<image:caption>For illustrative purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:19:53.735+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 7 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/grant-sweltering-workers-cooling-breaks-unions-tell-eu-1.500585918</loc>
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<image:caption>Unions have demanded for legislated cooling breaks for workers in Europe amidst sweltering summer days.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:17:25.541+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grant sweltering workers cooling breaks, unions tell EU</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/magnitude-71-earthquake-strikes-venezuela-usgs-1.500585926</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:33:32.617+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Venezuela: USGS</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-now-ranks-no-1-in-asean-for-budget-transparency-theres-a-big-catch-1.500585735</loc>
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<image:caption>During an on-site inspection on February 1, 2026, Philippine Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon expressed dismay over the stagnation of this flyover project in Albay province, east of Manila. The five-year work stoppage came despite a hefty ₱159 million budget allocation, puzzling locals. The 700-metre flyover, intended to ease traffic congestion along the Maharlika Highway, remains only 12% complete. The unfinished infrastructure stands as a stark reminder of a major challenge in public works oversight.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:13:19.558+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Philippines now ranks No. 1 in ASEAN for budget transparency: There's a big catch</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/shawk-the-hawk-has-got-7-of-his-8-predictions-right-next-up-brazil-vs-scotland-1.500585843</loc>
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<image:caption>Shawk the hawk predicts Brazil vs Scotland</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shawk the hawk predicts Brazil vs Scotland</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T23:28:34.434+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shawk the hawk has got 7 of his 8 predictions right; Next up Brazil vs Scotland</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/adnoc-secures-worlds-largest-gas-cap-project-as-uae-boosts-role-in-global-energy-supply-1.500585787</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T22:54:52.770+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ADNOC secures world's largest gas cap project as UAE boosts role in global energy supply</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-emir-us-secretary-of-state-rubio-hold-talks-on-middle-east-developments-bilateral-ties-1.500585718</loc>
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<image:caption>This hand out photo provided by the Kuwait's news agency KUNA on June 24, 2026 shows the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah (R) receiving the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Bayan Palace in Kuwait City.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T22:40:15.834+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuwait Emir, US Secretary of State Rubio hold talks on Middle East developments, bilateral ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kuwait</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised Gulf allies of the United States on Wednesday that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T22:32:10.537+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At odds on Hormuz: US promises to protect Gulf states' interests in Iran talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-three-winners-walk-away-with-dh100000-each-did-you-make-it-1.500585782</loc>
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<image:caption>UAE Lottery show host Chadi Khalaf during Lucky Day Draw No. 260624</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T22:02:56.557+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dh30m UAE Lottery: Three winners walk away with Dh100,000 each – did you make it?</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-shuts-17-travel-and-air-cargo-agencies-in-regulatory-crackdown-1.500585714</loc>
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<image:caption>17 travel and air cargo agencies have been shut down for failing to comply with aviation regulations, as authorities intensify oversight of the country's air transport sector.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T21:47:22.122+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Qatar shuts 17 travel and air cargo agencies in regulatory crackdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Qatar, Qatar</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T21:42:47.615+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anwar Gargash hails strength of UAE-US strategic partnership after Rubio visit</news:title>
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