<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9"
        xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9">
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/four-ejected-from-eurovision-for-pro-palestine-act-10e56bab</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T13:06:40.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Four ejected from Eurovision for pro-Palestine activism during Israeli performance</news:title>
      <news:keywords>eurovision song contest, european broadcasting union, israel, palestine, pro-palestine activism</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/abu-hamid-al-ghazali-the-continuing-relevance-of-a-6db318d6</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T12:27:43.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Abu Hamid al-Ghazali: The Continuing Relevance of a Revered Islamic Figure</news:title>
      <news:keywords>abu hamid al-ghazali, mustafa abu sway, waqf council, islamic philosophy, spirituality</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/us-intelligence-reports-iran-regains-access-to-mos-baba0757</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T11:55:14.680Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US Intelligence Reports Iran Regains Access to Most Missile and Underground Sites</news:title>
      <news:keywords>iran, united states, missile sites, tehran, strait of hormuz</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/jerusalem-day-and-the-march-of-flags-explained-3a031233</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T11:51:51.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Jerusalem Day and the March of Flags explained</news:title>
      <news:keywords>jerusalem day, march of flags, east jerusalem, israel, ultra-nationalism</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-iran-blames-foreign-tanker-for-kharg-oil-spill-amid-rising-gulf-tensions</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T11:18:24.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran Blames Foreign Tanker for Kharg Oil Spill Amid Rising Gulf Tensions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sheena ansari, iranian government, environmental protection organisation, kharg island, oil spill</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/petition-launched-by-celebrities-in-support-of-sou-1d7b2d48</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T11:17:28.180Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Petition Launched by Celebrities in Support of Southbank Centre Chair Following Golders Green Comments</news:title>
      <news:keywords>misan harriman, southbank centre, gary lineker, greta thunberg, golders green</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-israeli-drone-strikes-escalate-tensions-with-fatal-attacks-in-lebanon</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T11:16:44.832Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israeli Drone Strikes Escalate Tensions with Fatal Attacks in Lebanon</news:title>
      <news:keywords>israel, lebanon, paramedics, military conflict, air strikes</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/israels-attacks-on-iranian-universities-and-tactic-a8266c3f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T11:15:46.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israel&apos;s Attacks on Iranian Universities and Tactics Against American Institutions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>israel, iranian universities, united states, academic freedom, military strikes</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-growing-repression-of-pro-palestinian-voices-sparks-controversy-in-france</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T11:15:01.281Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Growing Repression of Pro-Palestinian Voices Sparks Controversy in France</news:title>
      <news:keywords>pro-palestine students, france, palestinian rights, gaza conflict, student activism</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/microsoft-israel-chief-departs-following-inquiry-i-41d4b401</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T10:52:48.682Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Microsoft Israel chief departs following inquiry into technology used for surveillance of Palestinians</news:title>
      <news:keywords>microsoft, israel, azure, unit 8200, surveillance technology</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/unicef-reports-israel-killing-at-least-one-palesti-82b59969</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T09:36:11.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Unicef reports Israel killing at least one Palestinian child weekly in West Bank</news:title>
      <news:keywords>unicef, israel, palestinian child deaths, west bank, human rights</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/trump-states-he-does-not-consider-americans-financ-c8c581e3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T09:34:30.180Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump states he does not consider Americans&apos; financial situation in Iran negotiations</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, iran nuclear deal, us government, foreign policy, financial situation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/youtuber-tyler-oliveira-deported-from-israel-over--fc4e33b2</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T09:32:57.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>YouTuber Tyler Oliveira deported from Israel over antisemitic content</news:title>
      <news:keywords>tyler oliveira, israeli authorities, amichai chikli, antisemitism, youtube controversies</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/austrian-jets-intercept-us-military-planes-without-387b8b51</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T09:14:40.950Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Austrian jets intercept U.S. military planes without authorisation for two consecutive days</news:title>
      <news:keywords>austrian eurofighter typhoon, u.s. military, austrian air force, europe, military aircraft</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-oil-prices-drop-amid-fragile-iran-ceasefire-and-us-china-trade-talks</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:57:52.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Oil Prices Drop Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire and US-China Trade Talks</news:title>
      <news:keywords>oil prices, iran ceasefire, donald trump, xi jinping, brent crude</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-uae-sanctions-hezbollah-affiliates-amid-rising-regional-tensions</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:56:33.180Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UAE Sanctions Hezbollah Affiliates Amid Rising Regional Tensions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>abu dhabi, united arab emirates, hezbollah, lebanon, terrorism sanctions</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-un-resolution-gains-support-amidst-rising-tensions-in-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:55:21.280Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UN Resolution Gains Support Amidst Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
      <news:keywords>united nations, strait of hormuz, diplomatic sources, navigation, global security</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/motorists-advised-to-drive-with-caution-on-express-a59ba9dc</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:48:06.757Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Motorists advised to drive with caution on expressways</news:title>
      <news:keywords>road development authority, sri lanka, expressways, adverse weather, motorist safety</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/student-arrested-following-knife-attack-at-eppawal-7e2c5e9a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:45:23.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Student Arrested Following Knife Attack at Eppawala School</news:title>
      <news:keywords>eppawala school, sri lanka, student arrest, knife attack, school safety</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/four-injured-in-collision-between-school-bus-and-s-52d0f4ea</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:43:41.281Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Four injured in collision between school bus and SLTB bus in Dikwella</news:title>
      <news:keywords>dikwella, sri lanka, school bus accident, public transport, traffic safety</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/pro-palestine-students-in-france-encounter-increas-3a2d83ff</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:32:44.292Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pro-Palestine Students in France Encounter Increased Repression</news:title>
      <news:keywords>pro-palestine students, france, palestinian rights, gaza conflict, student activism</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/gl-peiris-judicial-interference-is-a-punishable-of-91c58fcd</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:19:52.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>G.L. Peiris: Judicial Interference is a Punishable Offence</news:title>
      <news:keywords>g.l. peiris, joint opposition, sri lanka, judicial interference, civic rights</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/compensation-payments-to-voluntary-retirees-in-pow-1659047a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:17:54.680Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Compensation payments to voluntary retirees in power sector to begin soon</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, power sector, voluntary retirement, compensation payments, minister of power and energy</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/sri-lanka-and-belarus-to-sign-several-mous-183165d3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:16:31.679Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sri Lanka and Belarus to sign several MoUs</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, belarus, foreign affairs, diplomatic relations, bilateral agreements</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/minister-kd-lal-kantha-criticises-media-for-hinder-80a700da</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:12:58.880Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Minister K.D. Lal Kantha criticises media for hindering development</news:title>
      <news:keywords>k.d. lal kantha, sri lanka, media criticism, digitalisation initiative, agriculture development</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/united-states-offers-15-million-reward-for-informa-ba16f02b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:12:08.482Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>United States offers $15 million reward for information on Iran-linked oil transfers</news:title>
      <news:keywords>united states, iran, islamic revolutionary guard corps, oil transfers, reward program</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/new-pension-scheme-for-tea-industry-workers-102e016a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:10:09.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New pension scheme for tea industry workers</news:title>
      <news:keywords>tea industry, sri lanka, financial security, pension scheme, workers&apos; rights</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/fifteen-killed-in-israeli-strikes-in-lebanon-inclu-8830d91c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:09:44.281Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fifteen killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, including two paramedics and a soldier</news:title>
      <news:keywords>israel, lebanon, paramedics, military conflict, air strikes</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/china-calls-on-pakistan-to-enhance-iran-us-mediati-dc42c1bf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:07:50.581Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>China calls on Pakistan to enhance Iran-US mediation efforts</news:title>
      <news:keywords>china, pakistan, united states, iran, strait of hormuz</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/iranian-vice-president-sheena-ansari-attributes-kh-23ec3125</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:07:05.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iranian Vice President Sheena Ansari attributes Kharg oil spill to foreign tanker</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sheena ansari, iranian government, environmental protection organisation, kharg island, oil spill</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/iraq-denies-reports-of-unidentified-military-sites-e4b173b8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:05:17.880Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iraq denies reports of unidentified military sites in Najaf desert</news:title>
      <news:keywords>iraq, najaf, ministry of defence, military installations, security forces</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/us-and-china-initiate-trade-discussions-in-south-k-b8e4842e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:04:19.280Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US and China initiate trade discussions in South Korea before Trump’s visit</news:title>
      <news:keywords>united states, china, donald trump, south korea, trade discussions</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/israeli-drone-strike-targets-town-in-southern-leba-7c46f82a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:02:27.681Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israeli drone strike targets town in southern Lebanon</news:title>
      <news:keywords>israeli military, hezbollah, southern lebanon, zibdin, rocket attacks</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/turkeys-fidan-states-israels-policies-are-a-global-8ec08295</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:01:45.071Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Turkey’s Fidan states Israel’s policies are a ‘global security problem’</news:title>
      <news:keywords>hakan fidan, turkey, israel, global security, foreign policy</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/chinese-supertanker-reportedly-transits-the-strait-7323b253</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T06:01:08.681Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chinese supertanker reportedly transits the Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
      <news:keywords>yuan hua hu, chinese supertanker, strait of hormuz, gulf region, oil transportation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/law-applies-to-all-regardless-of-power-or-influenc-26675279</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T05:50:48.682Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Law applies to all, regardless of power or influence – Prez</news:title>
      <news:keywords>anura kumara dissanayake, sri lanka, rule of law, legal system, government accountability</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/controversy-surrounding-the-execution-of-bail-bond-6e2fcb6d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T05:47:49.880Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Controversy surrounding the execution of bail bond following ex-SriLankan CEO’s death</news:title>
      <news:keywords>kapila chandrasena, sri lankan airlines, prathibha, colombo, bail bond</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/patali-champika-declares-he-will-not-testify-befor-fa087518</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T05:38:51.081Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Patali Champika declares he will not testify before Coal Inquiry Commission</news:title>
      <news:keywords>patali champika, sri lanka, coal inquiry commission, substandard coal imports, opposition parliamentarians</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/weather-alert-irrigation-department-issues-warning-b1cd316f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T05:37:41.781Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Weather Alert: Irrigation Department issues warning as 33 reservoirs spill</news:title>
      <news:keywords>irrigation department, sri lanka, weather alert, reservoirs spilling, flood warnings</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/adverse-weather-special-notice-to-drivers-travelli-cd0d21f4</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T05:36:27.229Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Adverse Weather: Special Notice to Drivers Travelling on the Expressway</news:title>
      <news:keywords>road development authority, sri lanka, expressway safety, adverse weather, motorist safety</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/man-sentenced-to-two-years-for-stealing-unreleased-780563b6</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T05:15:23.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man sentenced to two years for stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from vehicle</news:title>
      <news:keywords>beyoncé, kelvin evans, atlanta, georgia, music theft</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/sri-lanka-launches-digital-seed-system-minister-ac-cbdc0b24</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T05:13:23.381Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sri Lanka launches digital seed system; Minister accuses some media of undermining progress</news:title>
      <news:keywords>cropix seed system, sri lanka, agriculture technology, digital agriculture, seed certification</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/sri-lankan-cricket-legends-vaas-and-zoysa-mentor-y-437b0a26</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T05:09:14.424Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sri Lankan cricket legends Vaas and Zoysa mentor young cricketers at UAE Talent Search</news:title>
      <news:keywords>chaminda vaas, nuwan zoysa, sri lanka cricket, uae talent search, young cricketers</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/massage-therapist-in-unawatuna-arrested-for-allege-8162cb64</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T05:08:41.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Massage therapist in Unawatuna arrested for alleged sexual abuse of tourist</news:title>
      <news:keywords>unawatuna, sri lanka, ayurvedic massage, sexual abuse, tourist safety</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/sri-lanka-high-commission-in-london-honours-defenc-786abe6e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T05:08:11.041Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sri Lanka High Commission in London honours Defence Counsellor&apos;s promotion</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, high commission london, defence counsellor, brigadier b.d. fernando, nimal senadheera</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/gujarat-titans-rise-to-no-1-after-rabada-and-holde-31955998</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T04:41:32.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gujarat Titans rise to No. 1 after Rabada and Holder defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad</news:title>
      <news:keywords>gujarat titans, kagiso rabada, jason holder, sunrisers hyderabad, ipl 2023</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/barrier-superpower-pressuring-nations-to-impose-re-304fd122</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T04:36:47.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Barrier Superpower: Pressuring Nations to Impose Restrictions While Advocating for Free Movement</news:title>
      <news:keywords>united nations, iran, strait of hormuz, global trade, humanitarian aid</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/major-clubs-t20-tournament-begins-without-advance--76df4e23</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T04:34:17.485Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Major Clubs T20 Tournament begins without advance payments</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka cricket, major clubs t20 tournament, t20 cricket, division b clubs, sports funding</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/landslide-warnings-issued-due-to-adverse-weather-5b6f07fa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T04:32:35.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Landslide warnings issued due to adverse weather</news:title>
      <news:keywords>national building research organisation, sri lanka, landslide warnings, heavy rainfall, weather alerts</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/dr-harsha-de-silva-states-he-will-not-join-governm-4bf83102</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T04:29:08.710Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dr. Harsha de Silva states he will not join government</news:title>
      <news:keywords>harsha de silva, sri lanka, samagi jana balawegaya, political development, government formation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/allegations-of-collusion-over-bribes-for-illegal-l-3082ff32</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T04:08:26.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Allegations of Collusion Over Bribes for Illegal Logging by Authorities in Hambantota</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mahaweli authority, environment authority, sustainable energy authority, hambantota, sri lanka</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/draft-un-resolution-on-hormuz-receives-support-fro-ead87a79</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T04:07:19.680Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Draft UN resolution on Hormuz receives support from 112 countries</news:title>
      <news:keywords>united nations, strait of hormuz, diplomatic sources, navigation, global security</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/vs-hariharan-of-redington-group-appointed-to-gtdc--95615234</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T04:05:44.481Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>V.S. Hariharan of Redington Group appointed to GTDC Executive Committee</news:title>
      <news:keywords>v.s. hariharan, redington group, global technology distribution council, sri lanka, technology distribution</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/trump-departs-for-state-visit-to-china-f8c596f9</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T04:02:39.281Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump departs for state visit to China</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, china, united states, state visit, foreign relations</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/champika-calls-for-tilvin-to-be-summoned-by-coal-c-8bd9c1b7</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T04:01:25.281Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Champika calls for Tilvin to be summoned by coal commission and punished</news:title>
      <news:keywords>champika ranawaka, tilvin silva, coal commission, sri lanka, electricity tariffs</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/abu-dhabi-imposes-sanctions-on-21-individuals-and--94d71c5c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T04:00:43.680Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Abu Dhabi imposes sanctions on 21 individuals and groups due to links with Hezbollah, state media reports</news:title>
      <news:keywords>abu dhabi, united arab emirates, hezbollah, lebanon, terrorism sanctions</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/oil-prices-decline-as-markets-monitor-iran-ceasefi-78d7690e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T03:58:44.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Oil prices decline as markets monitor Iran ceasefire and China discussions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>oil prices, iran ceasefire, donald trump, xi jinping, brent crude</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/google-reveals-first-known-instance-of-hackers-usi-b3ff72c3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T03:56:57.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Google reveals first known instance of hackers using A.I. to exploit software flaw</news:title>
      <news:keywords>google, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, zero-day exploit, software vulnerabilities</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/cabinet-decisions-made-this-week-2e262bfd</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T03:12:40.380Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cabinet decisions made this week</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, central expressway, cabinet decisions, government policy, infrastructure development</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/kumar-sangakkara-has-not-confirmed-acceptance-of-m-8aa91051</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T03:10:43.679Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kumar Sangakkara has not confirmed acceptance of Minister Kumara’s Cricket Reform Committee</news:title>
      <news:keywords>kumar sangakkara, cricket reform committee, sports minister kumara, indian premier league, england</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/three-colombo-municipal-councillors-withdraw-from--c5f2cf3c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T03:09:25.782Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Three Colombo Municipal Councillors Withdraw from Joint Opposition</news:title>
      <news:keywords>colombo municipal council, joint opposition, sri lanka politics, local government, colombo</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/dilith-jayaweera-questioned-and-statement-recorded-6f9b99bf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T03:06:30.581Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dilith Jayaweera questioned and statement recorded</news:title>
      <news:keywords>dilith jayaweera, colombo stock exchange, financial irregularities, sri lanka, south asia</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/president-directs-expedited-resettlement-for-kandy-86105b78</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T02:59:08.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>President directs expedited resettlement for Kandy families affected by Cyclone Ditwah</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, cyclone ditwah, kandy, resettlement efforts, disaster recovery</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-yemen-accuses-iran-of-destabilisation-amid-rising-tensions-in-gulf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T02:52:01.181Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Yemen Accuses Iran of Destabilisation Amid Rising Tensions in Gulf</news:title>
      <news:keywords>yemen, iran, iranian revolutionary guard corps, kuwait, middle east</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-iran-us-conflict-escalates-amid-strategic-strait-of-hormuz-tensions</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T02:50:19.381Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran-US Conflict Escalates Amid Strategic Strait of Hormuz Tensions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>norwegian foreign minister, iranian foreign minister, norway, iran, us-israel relations</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-trump-meets-xi-amidst-rising-tensions-over-iran-conflict-and-global-trade</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T02:48:52.982Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump Meets Xi Amidst Rising Tensions Over Iran Conflict and Global Trade</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, xi jiping, china, us iran relations, gulf investments</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/galle-national-hospital-denies-reports-of-stent-sh-cf679a67</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T02:43:00.581Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Galle National Hospital denies reports of stent shortage</news:title>
      <news:keywords>galle national hospital, sri lanka, healthcare news, stent shortage, cardiac procedures</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/suspect-arrested-in-connection-with-murder-of-gall-686e40c6</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T02:39:31.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Suspect arrested in connection with murder of Galle Police Inspector</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka police, d. balendrasinghe, galle, organised crime, meetiyagoda</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/sri-lanka-to-sign-agreements-with-belarus-during-f-78c01963</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T02:37:04.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sri Lanka to sign agreements with Belarus during Foreign Minister’s official visit</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, belarus, foreign minister, bilateral agreements, diplomatic relations</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/vijay-expresses-gratitude-to-sri-lankan-president--e8ec36d3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T02:35:32.922Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Vijay expresses gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for congratulatory message</news:title>
      <news:keywords>anura kumara dissanayake, vijay, sri lanka, tamil nadu, cultural ties</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/thayalan-bartlett-recognised-as-one-of-apacs-commu-36aedfc5</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T02:29:20.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Thayalan Bartlett Recognised as One of APAC&apos;s Communications Leaders by Campaign Asia-Pacific</news:title>
      <news:keywords>thayalan bartlett, mullenlowe group, campaign asia-pacific, sri lanka, asia-pacific</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/president-instructs-completion-of-all-projects-fun-bae5a2ca</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T02:06:06.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>President instructs completion of all projects funded under LKR 500 billion allocation within this year</news:title>
      <news:keywords>anura kumara dissanayake, sri lanka government, cyclone ditwah, matale, infrastructure projects</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/pakistan-high-commissioner-engages-with-deputy-def-d55339ed</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T02:01:50.181Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pakistan High Commissioner engages with Deputy Defence Minister</news:title>
      <news:keywords>nayyar naseer, pakistan high commissioner, sri lanka defence, colombo, bilateral cooperation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/vijay-requests-diplomatic-action-for-six-indian-fi-e8d26a81</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T01:59:59.280Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Vijay requests diplomatic action for six Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka</news:title>
      <news:keywords>vijay rupani, tamil nadu, sri lanka, indian fishermen, diplomatic relations</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/ugandas-president-museveni-sworn-in-for-seventh-co-7f35ff93</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T01:57:09.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Uganda’s President Museveni sworn in for seventh consecutive term</news:title>
      <news:keywords>yoweri museveni, uganda, presidential election, africa politics, disputed elections</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/southern-california-mayor-resigns-admitting-to-bei-86bbe71f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T01:55:19.180Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Southern California mayor resigns, admitting to being an agent for China</news:title>
      <news:keywords>arcadia mayor, southern california, china, illegal agent, political corruption</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/iran-states-conflict-will-determine-good-and-evil--84c0ec03</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T01:42:01.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran states conflict will determine ‘good and evil’ for future generations</news:title>
      <news:keywords>esmaeil baghaei, iran, united states, israel, middle east conflict</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/harsha-de-silva-issues-special-statement-on-politi-f454bb60</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T01:38:31.681Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harsha De Silva Issues Special Statement on Political Future and Government Critique</news:title>
      <news:keywords>harsha de silva, sri lanka, political future, government critique, economic vision</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/cpj-condemns-imprisonment-of-two-journalists-linke-209effe6</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T01:37:17.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CPJ condemns imprisonment of two journalists linked to Maldives President documentary</news:title>
      <news:keywords>committee to protect journalists, maldives, aisha documentary, journalism rights, press freedom</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/google-announces-series-of-free-upgrades-for-andro-ae4d526f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T01:35:35.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Google announces series of free upgrades for Android phones</news:title>
      <news:keywords>google, android, android auto, artificial intelligence, mobile technology</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/seven-bus-drivers-conductors-test-positive-for-dan-4d8c7236</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T01:34:38.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Seven Bus Drivers, Conductors Test Positive for Dangerous Drugs in Kadawatha Raid</news:title>
      <news:keywords>ministry of transport, kadawatha, public transport, drug testing, narcotics</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/meta-introduces-new-teenage-safety-and-supervision-fbe8de1c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T01:33:16.380Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Meta introduces new teenage safety and supervision tools for parents</news:title>
      <news:keywords>meta, instagram, facebook, parental supervision, teen safety</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/gulf-investments-and-economic-interests-drive-beij-d1065394</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T00:16:40.880Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gulf investments and economic interests drive Beijing&apos;s support for Trump in ending war</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, xi jiping, china, us iran relations, gulf investments</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/norway-and-iran-engage-in-discussions-on-recent-ne-cbe65a3b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T00:09:10.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Norway and Iran engage in discussions on recent negotiations in Tehran</news:title>
      <news:keywords>norwegian foreign minister, iranian foreign minister, norway, iran, us-israel relations</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/yemen-accuses-iran-of-using-cross-border-militias--9a91309d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T00:07:18.180Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Yemen accuses Iran of using cross-border militias for blackmail and chaos</news:title>
      <news:keywords>yemen, iran, iranian revolutionary guard corps, kuwait, middle east</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/senate-democrats-pursue-seventh-vote-to-limit-trum-0c115341</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-13T00:05:37.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Senate Democrats pursue seventh vote to limit Trump&apos;s war powers</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, chuck schumer, senate democrats, united states, war powers resolution</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/us-neocon-robert-kagan-warns-of-checkmate-and-tota-a2fe22ce</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T22:47:08.181Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US neocon Robert Kagan warns of ‘checkmate’ and ‘total defeat’ in war on Iran</news:title>
      <news:keywords>robert kagan, united states, iran, neoconservatism, us foreign policy</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/cost-of-trumps-golden-dome-missile-shield-projecte-3cdae27e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T22:30:10.380Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cost of Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield projected at $1.2 trillion</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, congressional budget office, national missile defense, golden dome, u.s. defense budget</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/trump-class-battleship-to-utilise-same-nuclear-rea-49535e44</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T21:40:54.380Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump-class Battleship to utilise same nuclear reactor as USS Gerald R. Ford</news:title>
      <news:keywords>trump-class battleship, uss gerald r. ford, u.s. navy, nuclear reactor, military technology</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/iran-states-ceasefire-terms-meet-minimum-standards-90f2ad4d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T21:18:49.981Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran states ceasefire terms meet minimum standards for lasting peace</news:title>
      <news:keywords>iran, tehran, ceasefire proposal, united states, middle east peace</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/huckabee-warns-gulf-to-choose-between-iran-and-isr-bdbe4465</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T21:16:00.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Huckabee warns Gulf to choose between Iran and Israel</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mike huckabee, israel, iran, gulf states, uae</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/defense-contractors-have-contributed-millions-to-m-09d09ad0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T20:57:50.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Defense contractors have contributed millions to members of Congress, new report reveals</news:title>
      <news:keywords>defense contractors, political action committees, congress, united states, campaign finance</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/us-anticipates-decline-in-irans-oil-production-due-5b2251eb</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T20:01:05.680Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US anticipates decline in Iran&apos;s oil production due to blockade</news:title>
      <news:keywords>iran, united states, oil production, us energy information administration, global supply chain</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/israeli-strikes-in-south-lebanon-result-in-civilia-a33e3f4f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T19:43:34.180Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israeli strikes in south Lebanon result in civilian and rescue worker deaths</news:title>
      <news:keywords>israel, lebanon, nabatieh, civilian casualties, airstrikes</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/trump-downplays-chinas-influence-on-iran-and-asser-f8d5f254</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T18:49:33.684Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump downplays China&apos;s influence on Iran and asserts US success</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, china, iran conflict, us foreign policy, middle east tensions</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-allies-surpass-us-in-defence-spending-amidst-rising-global-tensions</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T18:43:23.313Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Allies Surpass US in Defence Spending Amidst Rising Global Tensions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>united states, nato, defense budget, military spending, economist report</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-lebanon-accuses-israel-of-targeting-medics-amid-rising-casualty-toll</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T18:42:48.004Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lebanon Accuses Israel of Targeting Medics Amid Rising Casualty Toll</news:title>
      <news:keywords>lebanon, israel, health minister, healthcare workers, ambulance attack</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-eurovision-faces-unprecedented-boycott-amidst-rising-tensions-over-israels-role</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T18:41:38.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Eurovision Faces Unprecedented Boycott Amidst Rising Tensions Over Israel&apos;s Role</news:title>
      <news:keywords>palestinian musicians, eurovision, israel, gaza, cultural boycott</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/comments-by-reform-councillors-raise-concerns-over-d45f742e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T18:28:17.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Comments by Reform councillors raise concerns over Islamophobia and racism</news:title>
      <news:keywords>reform uk, local elections, british politics, islamophobia, racism</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/starmer-faces-significant-challenges-as-britains-l-18668974</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T18:26:57.781Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Starmer faces significant challenges as Britain&apos;s left-wing forces must unite</news:title>
      <news:keywords>keir starmer, labour party, united kingdom, uk politics, progressive politics</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/trump-promises-significant-drop-in-oil-prices-afte-14e12497</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T18:25:30.952Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump promises significant drop in oil prices after war amid inflation concerns</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, fuel prices, oil prices, united states, inflation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/uk-military-deployment-in-gulf-raises-concerns-of--b574761a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T18:05:07.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UK military deployment in Gulf raises concerns of escalation</news:title>
      <news:keywords>uk military, stratford of hormuz, hms dragon, typhoon fighter jets, military escalation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/turkey-calls-for-iran-us-agreement-and-warns-again-2de7bf94</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T17:47:03.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Turkey calls for Iran-US agreement and warns against new shipping restrictions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>hakan fidan, turkey, united states, iran, maritime access</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/palestinian-musicians-call-for-eurovision-boycott--95d159c1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T16:28:20.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Palestinian musicians call for Eurovision boycott over Israel&apos;s participation</news:title>
      <news:keywords>palestinian musicians, eurovision, israel, gaza, cultural boycott</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/lebanon-releases-video-of-israel-deliberately-targ-89170a3f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T16:24:43.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lebanon releases video of Israel &apos;deliberately targeting&apos; healthcare workers</news:title>
      <news:keywords>lebanon, israel, health minister, healthcare workers, ambulance attack</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/allies-surpassed-the-us-in-military-budget-purchas-9a284043</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T15:47:18.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Allies surpassed the US in military budget purchasing power last year, new report shows</news:title>
      <news:keywords>united states, nato, defense budget, military spending, economist report</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-starmer-faces-leadership-crisis-amid-labours-electoral-collapse</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T15:19:08.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Starmer Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Labour&apos;s Electoral Collapse</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sir keir starmer, wes streeting, andy burnham, angela rayner, labour party</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-starmer-faces-backlash-as-reform-rises-amid-labours-struggles</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T15:18:33.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Starmer Faces Backlash as Reform Rises Amid Labour&apos;s Struggles</news:title>
      <news:keywords>keir starmer, nigel farage, uk local elections, labour party, political landscape</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-israel-faces-turmoil-over-mossad-appointment-amid-military-and-legal-challenges</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T15:16:25.003Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israel Faces Turmoil Over Mossad Appointment Amid Military and Legal Challenges</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mossad, benjamin netanyahu, israel, middle east, national security</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/nato-to-establish-a-marketplace-for-counter-drone--c55ade0e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T14:31:51.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NATO to establish a marketplace for counter-drone systems for member nations</news:title>
      <news:keywords>nato, counter-drone systems, unmanned aerial systems, military technology, defense procurement</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/surge-in-ai-usage-for-strikes-on-iran-says-pentago-a4872eb0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T14:11:39.081Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Surge in AI Usage for Strikes on Iran, Says Pentagon AI Chief</news:title>
      <news:keywords>pentagon, maven smart system, artificial intelligence, iran, military technology</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/iranian-press-review-unexploded-us-tomahawks-repur-b2961f6c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T13:37:11.763Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iranian press review: Unexploded US Tomahawks repurposed for missile technology</news:title>
      <news:keywords>iran, us tomahawks, mehr news agency, middle east, military technology</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/us-war-on-iran-has-incurred-costs-of-29bn-pentagon-9b69336b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T13:35:45.280Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US war on Iran has incurred costs of $29bn, Pentagon reports</news:title>
      <news:keywords>pentagon, us military, iran, cost of war, middle east conflict</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/mossad-chief-warns-netanyahus-nominee-is-unfit-for-a9ad55f8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T13:09:25.581Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mossad chief warns Netanyahu&apos;s nominee is &apos;unfit&apos; for role</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mossad, benjamin netanyahu, israel, middle east, national security</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/if-starmer-prevails-reform---not-the-greens---will-df8cfb2e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T11:54:58.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>If Starmer prevails, Reform - not the Greens - will mark his legacy</news:title>
      <news:keywords>keir starmer, nigel farage, uk local elections, labour party, political landscape</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/starmer-encounters-critical-challenge-as-wes-stree-4d90bb64</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T11:53:39.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Starmer encounters critical challenge as Wes Streeting initiates move to succeed him</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sir keir starmer, wes streeting, andy burnham, angela rayner, labour party</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/navy-announces-three-new-paes-for-aviation-mission-89811ef7</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T11:38:05.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Navy announces three new PAEs for aviation, mission systems, and munitions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>navy, portfolio acquisition executives, vice admiral, military aviation, defense technology</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/aselsan-outlines-plans-for-expansion-in-networked--c07f8a2f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T11:19:37.027Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Aselsan outlines plans for expansion in networked, mass-producible weapons, says CEO</news:title>
      <news:keywords>aselsan, ahmet akyol, saha expo 2026, autonomous systems, layered air defence</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-trump-criticises-kurds-amid-tensions-with-iran-as-ceasefire-frays</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T11:14:21.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump Criticises Kurds Amid Tensions with Iran as Ceasefire Frays</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, us president, kurds, iran, middle east</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-israeli-army-faces-crisis-as-middle-eastern-tensions-escalate</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T11:13:21.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israeli Army Faces Crisis as Middle Eastern Tensions Escalate</news:title>
      <news:keywords>christian zionism, evangelical christians, israel, united states, holy land</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-israel-deploys-iron-dome-to-uae-amidst-intensifying-iran-conflict</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T11:11:09.880Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israel Deploys Iron Dome to UAE Amidst Intensifying Iran Conflict</news:title>
      <news:keywords>israel, united arab emirates, mike huckabee, iron dome, air defence</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/holocaust-survivors-criticise-starmer-for-comments-9a223219</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T10:43:18.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Holocaust survivors criticise Starmer for comments on Palestine marches</news:title>
      <news:keywords>keir starmer, holocaust survivors, pro-palestine marches, united kingdom, anti-semitism</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/israeli-army-chief-warns-reserve-forces-could-face-fdaf769c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T10:37:53.680Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israeli army chief warns reserve forces could face collapse amid manpower crisis</news:title>
      <news:keywords>israeli army, manpower crisis, ultra-orthodox jews, israel, netanyahu government</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/israel-sends-iron-dome-battery-and-air-defence-per-26fe680e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T09:05:29.880Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israel sends Iron Dome battery and air defence personnel to UAE</news:title>
      <news:keywords>israel, united arab emirates, mike huckabee, iron dome, air defence</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/christian-zionism-an-overview-and-its-impact-on-th-acaac218</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T09:03:37.380Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Christian Zionism: An Overview and Its Impact on the US and Israel</news:title>
      <news:keywords>christian zionism, evangelical christians, israel, united states, holy land</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/trump-expresses-disappointment-in-kurds-who-just-t-59b2f6e0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T09:00:28.280Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump expresses disappointment in Kurds who just &apos;take, take, take&apos;</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, us president, kurds, iran, middle east</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/trade-disputes-taiwan-and-iran-war-prospects-for-u-11250d41</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T07:01:06.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trade Disputes, Taiwan and Iran War: Prospects for US-China Consensus</news:title>
      <news:keywords>us-china relations, president biden, trade disputes, taiwan, iran conflict</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-us-navy-eyes-allied-shipbuilders-amid-strategic-military-shifts</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:55:05.481Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US Navy Eyes Allied Shipbuilders Amid Strategic Military Shifts</news:title>
      <news:keywords>u.s. navy, joe biden, shipbuilding, defense industry, military outsourcing</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-global-powers-unite-to-reopen-strategic-strait-amid-rising-tensions-with-iran</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:53:29.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Global Powers Unite to Reopen Strategic Strait Amid Rising Tensions with Iran</news:title>
      <news:keywords>marco rubio, yvette cooper, united states department of state, strait of hormuz, uk</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-australia-and-us-intensify-sanctions-amid-rising-tensions-with-iran</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:52:32.481Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Australia and US Intensify Sanctions Amid Rising Tensions with Iran</news:title>
      <news:keywords>australian government, penny wong, iranian officials, tehran, sanctions</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/implications-of-the-trump-xi-summit-for-future-sup-b8f36e19</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:42:54.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Implications of the Trump-Xi summit for future superpower relations</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, xi jinping, us-china relations, beijing, trade negotiations</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/uae-allegedly-conducted-covert-strikes-on-iran-str-a2ac938d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:42:41.481Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UAE allegedly conducted covert strikes on Iran, striking refinery on Lavan Island</news:title>
      <news:keywords>united arab emirates, iran, lavan island, covert strikes, defense news</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/apparel-industry-recovery-hampered-by-rising-costs-a55f878d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:38:55.482Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Apparel Industry Recovery Hampered by Rising Costs and Low Demand</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka apparel industry, textile sector, export earnings, production costs, overseas demand</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/weak-cyber-defences-expose-sri-lankas-strategic-fi-ffecbb70</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:33:25.880Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Weak Cyber Defences Expose Sri Lanka’s Strategic Financial Institutions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, cybercrime, financial institutions, cyber security, international cybercriminals</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/arrest-made-in-bail-surety-case-connected-to-kapil-ce7fad6b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:21:58.680Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Arrest made in bail surety case connected to Kapila Chandrasena</news:title>
      <news:keywords>kapila chandrasena, sri lankan airlines, airbus deal, bail surety, fraud investigation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/dollar-rate-today-selling-rate-remains-steady-at-r-8718d1d3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:19:04.380Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dollar rate today: Selling rate remains steady at Rs. 325</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, us dollar, sri lankan rupee, currency exchange, foreign exchange rates</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/un-warns-of-humanitarian-emergency-from-fertiliser-d83c36e6</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:06:07.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UN warns of humanitarian emergency from fertiliser disruption due to Hormuz crises</news:title>
      <news:keywords>united nations, jorge moreira da silva, strait of hormuz, humanitarian crisis, fertiliser supply</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/iran-carries-out-execution-of-man-linked-to-baloch-38ae8831</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:04:04.482Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran carries out execution of man linked to Baloch militant group</news:title>
      <news:keywords>iran, abdoljalil shahbakhsh, ansar al-furqan, sistan and baluchestan, middle east</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/mahinda-rajapaksa-appears-before-bribery-commissio-5b221607</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:57:03.081Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mahinda Rajapaksa Appears Before Bribery Commission Regarding SriLankan Aircraft Procurement Investigation</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mahinda rajapaksa, srilankan airlines, airbus, bribery commission, corruption investigation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/nearly-200-foreign-nationals-detained-in-southern--b41d5526</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:54:03.781Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nearly 200 Foreign Nationals Detained in Southern Sri Lanka Over Alleged Online Fraud Network</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, galle, hikkaduwa, midigama, cybercrime</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/government-unveils-new-fertiliser-relief-package-f-623703ae</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:51:46.880Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Government Unveils New Fertiliser Relief Package for Small Tea Growers</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, small tea growers, fertiliser subsidy, agricultural sector, government policy</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/cabinet-approves-rs-112-bn-phase-of-central-expres-55945a42</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:48:39.380Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cabinet approves Rs. 112 Bn phase of Central Expressway without new loans</news:title>
      <news:keywords>central expressway, sri lanka, economic recovery, government funding, transport infrastructure</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/home-lands-signs-spa-with-chec-port-city-for-twin--29c7d2c2</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:45:45.181Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Home Lands Signs SPA with CHEC Port City for Twin Tower Development in Central Park District of Port City Colombo</news:title>
      <news:keywords>home lands port city, chec port city colombo, colombo, sri lanka, twin towers</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/saar-rejects-moral-equivalence-between-israelis-an-ac898d01</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:40:14.381Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Saar rejects moral equivalence between Israelis and Hamas</news:title>
      <news:keywords>saar, hamas, israel, european union, palestinian conflict</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/yemen-the-rise-of-commanders-backed-by-saudi-salaf-888c278e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:36:28.681Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Yemen: The rise of commanders backed by Saudi Salafis</news:title>
      <news:keywords>yemen, salafi leaders, national shield forces, saudi arabia, houthi conflict</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/approximately-84-of-sri-lankans-willing-to-donate--7a158498</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:34:02.181Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Approximately 84% of Sri Lankans willing to donate eyes</news:title>
      <news:keywords>health ministry, national eye bank, sri lanka, eye donation, corneal transplant</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/geoai-exhibition-on-disaster-resilience-supported--64f459d4</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:30:20.162Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>GeoAI Exhibition on Disaster Resilience Supported by US Opens on 14 May</news:title>
      <news:keywords>geoai, us embassy, sri lanka, disaster resilience, artificial intelligence</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deputy-minister-of-industry-explains-collateral-fr-649948ae</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:26:16.380Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Deputy Minister of Industry explains collateral-free loan system</news:title>
      <news:keywords>deputy minister of industry, sri lanka, collateral-free loans, small and medium enterprises, business funding</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/amendments-made-to-national-environmental-act-afte-002e915d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:23:45.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Amendments made to National Environmental Act after 24 years</news:title>
      <news:keywords>national environmental act, sri lanka parliament, ecosystem protection, environmental legislation, environmental responsibilities</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/justice-mt-mohamed-laffar-officially-takes-on-role-22d7770d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:20:42.381Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Justice M.T. Mohamed Laffar officially takes on role as Sri Lanka’s Consul General in Jeddah</news:title>
      <news:keywords>m.t. mohamed laffar, sri lanka consulate, jeddah saudi arabia, sri lanka, trade relations</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/infants-death-at-trincomalee-district-general-hosp-5a49f427</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:02:29.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Infant&apos;s death at Trincomalee District General Hospital leads to suspension of doctors for attending private operation</news:title>
      <news:keywords>trincomalee district general hospital, health ministry, gmoa strike, infant death, sri lanka</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/miller-axar-and-ashutosh-secure-delhi-capitals-ipl-da2c6b7e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T04:59:12.880Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Miller, Axar and Ashutosh secure Delhi Capitals&apos; IPL future</news:title>
      <news:keywords>delhi capitals, ipl playoffs, axar patel, david miller, ashutosh sharma</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/israeli-knesset-approves-bill-permitting-death-pen-4a6ea3d4</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T04:57:29.506Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israeli Knesset approves bill permitting death penalty for 7 October attacks</news:title>
      <news:keywords>israeli knesset, palestinians, death penalty, military court, october attacks</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/us-engages-in-secret-negotiations-for-new-military-327cd2e1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T04:55:37.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US engages in secret negotiations for new military bases in Greenland</news:title>
      <news:keywords>denmark, greenland, military bases, us military, diplomatic relations</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/minister-saroja-savithri-paulraj-meets-indian-lok--130721a3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T04:49:09.680Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj meets Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla</news:title>
      <news:keywords>saroja savithri paulraj, om birla, lok sabha, india, sri lanka</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/kadawathamirigama-central-expressway-section-reach-4d492a25</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T04:47:23.680Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kadawatha–Mirigama Central Expressway section reaches 48% completion</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, ministry of transport and highways, kadawatha, mirigama, central expressway</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/corruption-most-foul-c5234a43</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T04:35:08.180Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Corruption Most Foul</news:title>
      <news:keywords>srilankan airlines, airbus, corruption scandal, sri lanka, transportation industry</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/discussion-on-arrangements-for-national-vesak-fest-1e183eb1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T04:31:20.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Discussion on Arrangements for National Vesak Festival 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>vesak festival, buddha era, midellawala purana viharaya, matara, sri lanka</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/cea-has-not-granted-permission-for-cable-car-proje-37ff70df</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T04:28:44.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CEA has not granted permission for cable car project at Sri Pada</news:title>
      <news:keywords>central environmental authority, sri pada, sri lanka cable car, environmental clearance, religious sites</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/court-orders-submission-of-reports-regarding-manus-72588ad0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T04:24:40.234Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Court orders submission of reports regarding Manusha Nanayakkara’s bank accounts</news:title>
      <news:keywords>manusha nanayakkara, colombo chief magistrate, money laundering act, sri lanka, citizen power against bribery</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/one-young-regional-journalist-selected-from-each-d-25c3f9c0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T04:16:59.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>One young regional journalist selected from each Divisional Secretariat Division</news:title>
      <news:keywords>national youth services council, ministry of mass media, sri lanka, journalism training, regional journalists</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/australia-introduces-new-sanctions-against-iranian-fe91ee54</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T04:12:31.481Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Australia introduces new sanctions against Iranian officials and entities</news:title>
      <news:keywords>australian government, penny wong, iranian officials, tehran, sanctions</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/us-and-uk-hold-discussions-on-reopening-strait-of--b29a9f50</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T04:07:44.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US and UK hold discussions on reopening Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
      <news:keywords>marco rubio, yvette cooper, united states department of state, strait of hormuz, uk</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/bandarawela-town-inundated-following-heavy-rains-759032e6</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T03:53:21.298Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bandarawela town inundated following heavy rains</news:title>
      <news:keywords>bandarawela, sri lanka, flooding, heavy rains, natural disasters</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/water-tariff-revision-scheduled-for-june-30-58d3348c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T03:51:53.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Water tariff revision scheduled for June 30</news:title>
      <news:keywords>susil ranasinghe, sri lanka, water tariffs, housing ministry, pricing review</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/biker-linked-to-police-inspectors-murder-in-2023-a-b6b94d7f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T03:48:21.680Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Biker linked to police inspector&apos;s murder in 2023 arrested</news:title>
      <news:keywords>dedimuna balendran, central criminal investigation bureau, colombo, sri lanka, police inspector murder</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/investigation-launched-into-social-media-posts-aim-cad73b8b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T03:47:30.381Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Investigation launched into social media posts aimed at senior police officers</news:title>
      <news:keywords>criminal investigation department, ranmal kodithuwakku, sri lanka, social media, police officers</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deniyaya-schools-to-reopening-after-temporary-clos-99855bbe</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T03:44:14.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Deniyaya schools to reopening after temporary closure due to illness</news:title>
      <news:keywords>deniyaya schools, southern provincial education, influenza illness, sri lanka, education news</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/us-navy-considers-overseas-shipbuilding-options-ne-8ac3945e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T03:31:31.380Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>U.S. Navy considers overseas shipbuilding options, new plan indicates</news:title>
      <news:keywords>u.s. navy, joe biden, shipbuilding, defense industry, military outsourcing</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/fire-breaks-out-near-dam-street-police-station-441614f3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T03:15:20.180Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fire breaks out near Dam Street Police Station</news:title>
      <news:keywords>colombo fire brigade, dam street police station, sri lanka, building fire, emergency response</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/statements-to-be-recorded-from-nagananda-regarding-1b81c535</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T03:14:06.280Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Statements to be recorded from Nagananda regarding container incident</news:title>
      <news:keywords>nagananda, sri lanka customs, parliamentary select committee, container incident, social activist</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/inmate-sentenced-to-death-over-amarakeerthi-killin-b3567af5</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T03:12:15.489Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Inmate sentenced to death over Amarakeerthi killing dies following fall at Welikada prison</news:title>
      <news:keywords>amarakeerthi athukorala, welikada prison, death penalty, sri lanka, prison safety</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/cloudy-skies-and-showers-expected-across-island-74f2721f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T03:10:55.280Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cloudy skies and showers expected across island</news:title>
      <news:keywords>department of meteorology, sri lanka, heavy rainfall, weather forecast, low-pressure area</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/police-intensify-enforcement-against-illegal-vehic-d6a71844</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T03:06:12.180Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Police intensify enforcement against illegal vehicle modifications</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka police, illegal vehicle modifications, traffic regulations, road safety, vehicle fitness certificates</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/israel-condemns-new-york-times-article-on-sexual-a-a1f215de</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:41:12.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israel condemns New York Times article on sexual abuse of Palestinians in Israeli prisons</news:title>
      <news:keywords>israel, new york times, nicholas kristof, palestinians, sexual violence</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/us-to-release-533-million-barrels-from-strategic-o-40ecf9e4</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:40:01.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US to release 53.3 million barrels from strategic oil reserve</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, strategic petroleum reserve, united states, iran, oil prices</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/democrats-initiate-new-vote-to-restrict-trumps-mil-cf4fcde2</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:38:56.725Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Democrats initiate new vote to restrict Trump’s military powers regarding Iran</news:title>
      <news:keywords>democrats, donald trump, iran, united states, war powers resolution</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/cnn-reports-divisions-within-trump-administration--d2a98e3d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:38:21.639Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CNN reports divisions within Trump administration regarding Iran strategy</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, cnn, iran strategy, united states, middle east</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/israel-issues-evacuation-order-for-lebanese-town-p-5c806805</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:36:21.979Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israel issues evacuation order for Lebanese town prior to attack</news:title>
      <news:keywords>israeli military, lebanon, sohmor, evacuation order, military conflict</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-iran-rejects-us-proposal-amid-rising-tensions-and-strategic-demands</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:36:17.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran Rejects US Proposal Amid Rising Tensions and Strategic Demands</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mohammad bagher ghalibaf, iran parliament, united states, tehran, iranian rights</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-us-escalates-sanctions-as-iran-ceasefire-teeters-on-brink-of-collapse</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:34:36.380Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US Escalates Sanctions as Iran Ceasefire Teeters on Brink of Collapse</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, iran, us treasury, ceasefire, iranian peace proposal</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/deep-balikatan-2026-strategic-military-exercises-amidst-rising-global-tensions</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:32:41.281Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Balikatan 2026: Strategic Military Exercises Amidst Rising Global Tensions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>united states, philippines, japan, canada, exercise balikatan</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/india-and-vietnam-set-ambitious-trade-target-of-us-eeeddc01</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:28:42.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India and Vietnam Set Ambitious Trade Target of US$25 Billion by 2030</news:title>
      <news:keywords>india, vietnam, trade agreements, bilateral trade, economic partnership</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/minister-of-mass-media-to-attend-asian-media-summi-42944723</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:24:40.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Minister of Mass Media to Attend Asian Media Summit in the Maldives</news:title>
      <news:keywords>nalinda jayatissa, asian media summit, maldives, sri lanka, media industry</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/sri-lanka-authorised-to-export-blue-swimming-crab--fac62080</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:23:36.880Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sri Lanka authorised to export Blue Swimming Crab to the U.S.</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, blue swimming crab, u.s. department of commerce, marine mammal protection act, export regulations</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/suspect-remanded-in-connection-with-rs-180-million-01a5b9d8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:14:36.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Suspect remanded in connection with Rs. 180 million gold fraud case</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, gold fraud, businessman arrest, fraud case, criminal investigation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/198-foreign-nationals-arrested-in-cyber-crime-raid-07e94298</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:11:36.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>198 foreign nationals arrested in cyber crime raids</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, galle, hikkaduwa, midigama, cyber crime</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/organised-crime-figure-extradited-from-azerbaijan--a772feb9</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T01:38:45.581Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Organised crime figure extradited from Azerbaijan, police provide additional details</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sri lanka, azerbaijan, narcotics trafficking, organised crime, ja-ela</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/hilton-yala-recognised-by-cond-nast-traveller-as-o-27f79172</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T01:37:09.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hilton Yala Recognised by Condé Nast Traveller as One of the Best Spa Hotels in Sri Lanka</news:title>
      <news:keywords>hilton yala, conde nast traveller, spa hotels, sri lanka, luxury hospitality</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/president-reviews-progress-of-the-prajashakthi-nat-2603c676</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T01:35:36.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>President Reviews Progress of the &apos;Prajashakthi&apos; National Movement</news:title>
      <news:keywords>prajashakthi, sri lanka, poverty alleviation, national development, president of sri lanka</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/former-minister-jayakody-requests-rs-500-million-i-d6fadaf0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T01:32:50.180Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Former Minister Jayakody requests Rs. 500 million in damages from SJB MP</news:title>
      <news:keywords>jayakody, prasad siriwardena, sri lanka, defamation lawsuit, political scandal</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/court-of-appeal-confirms-students-right-to-access--458b0fe4</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T01:31:01.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Court of Appeal confirms students&apos; right to access their answer scripts and marks</news:title>
      <news:keywords>court of appeal, open university of sri lanka, right to information, sri lanka, education access</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/us-imposes-new-sanctions-linked-to-iranian-oil-exp-b7b5dab8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T01:00:27.280Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US imposes new sanctions linked to Iranian oil exports to China</news:title>
      <news:keywords>us sanctions, iranian oil, donald trump, china, middle east</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/cbs-pakistan-permitted-iranian-military-planes-at--58b13568</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T00:59:07.880Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CBS: Pakistan permitted Iranian military planes at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi</news:title>
      <news:keywords>cbs news, iran, pakistan, rawalpindi, military aircraft</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/amnesty-reports-palestinian-healthcare-workers-fac-aec7c0f9</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T00:43:32.980Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Amnesty reports Palestinian healthcare workers face repercussions for lifesaving actions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>amnesty international, erika guevara rosas, hussam abu safiya, palestine, middle east</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/iraqi-military-denies-reports-of-unauthorised-fore-83349063</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T00:42:39.881Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iraqi military denies reports of unauthorised foreign bases in Karbala desert</news:title>
      <news:keywords>iraqi armed forces, karbala, najaf, iraq, military presence</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/united-states-and-partner-nations-sink-two-decommi-9f088ceb</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T22:23:15.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>United States and partner nations sink two decommissioned ships during Exercise Balikatan</news:title>
      <news:keywords>united states, philippines, japan, canada, exercise balikatan</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/ceasefire-on-life-support-trump-says-as-he-rejects-ed8efb85</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T21:33:27.580Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ceasefire on &apos;life support&apos;, Trump says, as he rejects &apos;stupid&apos; Iranian peace offer</news:title>
      <news:keywords>donald trump, iran, us treasury, ceasefire, iranian peace proposal</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/iran-speaker-warns-us-must-accept-tehrans-rights-o-cd35a785</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T21:15:19.080Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran speaker warns US must accept Tehran&apos;s rights or face ‘failure after failure’</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mohammad bagher ghalibaf, iran parliament, united states, tehran, iranian rights</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.nationscope.news/news/lamine-yamal-waves-palestinian-flag-during-barcelo-d4f95b5c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NationScope</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T21:13:01.680Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during Barcelona title parade</news:title>
      <news:keywords>lamine yamal, fc barcelona, la liga, spain, barcelona</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
</urlset>