Algeria has severed diplomatic ties with a Gulf state, citing "provocative and hostile" actions as the final trigger for a long-standing dispute. The move follows years of strained relations, with both sides accused of undermining each other’s regional influence. Analysts suggest the break could escalate tensions in an already volatile area, raising concerns over potential economic and political fallout. The decision marks a sharp escalation in a conflict that has simmered for years.
Algiers ends relations with Gulf state over 'provocative and hostile' actions, after years of tensions.
