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Your daily horoscope: February 5, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY With both Jupiter and Uranus active on your birthday you won’t be taking the easy path through the year ahead, and that’s a good thing. Whatever the accepted wisdom might be you would be wise to do the opposite. Fortune favours the brave. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Although Mars, your ruling planet, is well placed in your chart you must keep a sensible balance between your ambitions on the one hand, and what you can realistically hope to accomplish on the other. There are always limits – yes, even for Aries. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): If someone gives you a hard time today you must stand your ground. The symbol for your sign is the bull and you are one of those people who, when pushed in a direction you don’t want to go, dig in your hooves and refuse to budge! GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): By all means speak freely today but don’t expect everyone to agree with your opinions. With Mercury, your ruler, at odds with Uranus you may be surprised by how radica...

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Maldives Bans Israelis from Entering Country Over War in Gaza

 

The Maldives government has taken a significant step by announcing a ban on Israeli citizens from entering the Indian Ocean archipelago. This decision comes amid rising public anger in the predominantly Muslim nation over the ongoing war in Gaza. Here are the key details:

  1. Ban Details:

    • The Cabinet of the Maldives decided to change laws to prevent Israeli passport holders from entering the country.
    • A subcommittee will be established to oversee the ban implementation.
    • President Mohamed Muizu will appoint a special envoy to assess Palestinian needs and launch a fundraising campaign.
  2. Israel’s Response:

    • Israel’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Oren Marmorstein, recommended that Israelis avoid any travel to the Maldives, including those with foreign passports.
    • Israelis currently in the Maldives are advised to consider leaving.
  3. Tourism Impact:

    • Nearly 11,000 Israelis visited the Maldives last year, accounting for 0.6% of total tourist arrivals.

The ban reflects the Maldives’ stance on the conflict in Gaza and underscores the nation’s solidarity with the Palestinian cause. As tensions persist, this move adds to the geopolitical dynamics in the region.


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