Algeria Cuts Diplomatic Ties with UAE

Algeria announced on September 10, 2026, that it is severing diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, according to state television. Algerian officials cited "provocative and hostile actions" by the UAE as the reason for the decision, which follows years of rising tension between the two countries. The UAE has responded by expressing hope that Algeria's move will be temporary. The exact nature of the actions that triggered the break in relations has not been detailed in the headlines.