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People watch a partial solar eclipse at New Brighton, a coastal suburb of Christchurch, on September 22, 2025. (File photo: AFP)

What to know about the total solar eclipse

Two governments are currently vying for power in Libya: the UN-recognized administration in Tripoli led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, and a rival in Benghazi backed by military commander and LNA chief Khalifa Haftar.

August 12, 2026

Dubai offers over $800 discounts to residents bringing in tourists

Dubai launches 'A Dubai Invite' program, offering residents over $800 (AED 3,000) in discounts and deals for inviting friends and family to visit between July 20 and Oct. 31, aiming to revive tourism after months of war impacted the sector.

July 23, 2026