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Algeria cut diplomatic ties with the UAE and barred Emirati civilian and military aircraft from its airspace, with commercial flights to Algiers allowed through 2026, after accusing Abu Dhabi of provocative acts. The UAE expressed regret and hoped the move would be temporary, as tensions over regional policy and Israel normalization persist in the broader Algeria–UAE relationship.
Algeria cut diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of provocative and hostile acts and giving the UAE ambassador 48 hours to leave, after years of friction and accusations of meddling; the UAE said the split could be temporary and pledged to preserve people-to-people links.
Algeria announced it is severing diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of provocative or hostile acts and offering no details; tensions have grown due to regional disputes, with no direct UAE response so far, while a UAE diplomat urged rational, interests-based diplomacy.
Algeria says it is severing diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates after a series of provocative or hostile actions, summoning the UAE ambassador and giving 48 hours for departure. The move stems from disagreements over Israel normalization, the Western Sahara dispute, and shifting Sahel alliances, with Algiers accusing the UAE of destabilising the region.
President Tebboune proposed reinstating the death penalty for arsonists and ordered changes to criminal law to allow capital punishment for deliberate forest fires, with amendments due by Sept. 15. While the penal code permits the death penalty for some offenses, Algeria has not carried out an execution since 1993. Officials report over 100 wildfires in the northeast, with an official death toll of 12 (though independent outlets cite higher figures), and investigations are considering foul play as they probe the intensity of the fires.
At least 12 people were killed and 54 injured in wildfires that swept across northern Algeria during a severe heatwave, prompting evacuations in Bejaia, Jijel and neighboring provinces as authorities fight to contain the blazes and treat the injured.
European authorities, led by Spain and Europol, arrested 78 people in Spain and Algeria as they dismantled a cross-border network that moved MDMA from Spain/Portugal to Algeria and used ghost speedboats to smuggle migrants and weapons back to Spain and Ibiza. The cache included 18 fast vessels, firearms, and cash, with migrant profits alone estimated at over €24m. The operation covered 17 locations and linked the group to other crime networks, underscoring a diversified criminal enterprise spanning the Western Mediterranean.
A fire at a children's care home in the Algiers suburb of Mohammadia killed 11 people and injured 19 after a faulty air-conditioning unit sparked an electrical blaze; rescuers battled the flames for hours, a carer died, and authorities including the prime minister visited survivors, amid calls for fire-safety audits and accountability.
Eleven people died and 19 were injured in a blaze at a foster care facility in Mohammadia, an eastern suburb of Algiers. Firefighters, with 10 engines and 16 ambulances at the scene, fought the fire starting around 03:30 local time, but the cause has not yet been disclosed. Children were among the dead, and authorities noted that ages were not released. President Tebboune expressed condolences and Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited hospitals. The tragedy occurs during a heatwave with hundreds of fires reported, prompting calls from opposition figures for a transparent investigation into safety lapses.
Switzerland are slight favorites to edge Algeria in the World Cup Round of 16 in Vancouver, backed by a five-game unbeaten run and a disciplined game plan. Odds show Switzerland around -103 to win, Algeria +351, draw +208, with a likely low-scoring affair (Under 2.5 goals at -143) and Embolo expected to be the key scorer (+150).
Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver to reach the FIFA World Cup last 16, their first knockout win at a World Cup since 1938. Breel Embolo opened the scoring after 10 minutes and Dan Ndoye added a second early in the second half, sealing the win as Switzerland advance to face Colombia or Ghana in the next round.
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to give Switzerland a 2-0 victory over Algeria in the World Cup Round of 16, ending an 88-year knockout-win drought and sending them into the next round to face Colombia or Ghana. Manzambi’s involvement helped set up Embolo’s opener, Ndoye added a second shortly after the restart, and Switzerland dominated the match with a higher xG (2.52) compared to Algeria (0.73). Xhaka reached 150 international caps, and Manzambi’s performances continue to fuel transfer speculation as Switzerland earned their third win at this World Cup for the first time.
Switzerland and Algeria meet in the World Cup 2026 last-32 at BC Place in Vancouver, led by 20-year-old Johan Manzambi after a three-goal group stage, while Riyad Mahrez continues to spearhead Algeria’s bid for a knockout win under Vladimir Petkovic; line-ups and tactical setup set the stage for a high-stakes clash.
Algeria and Austria produced a dramatic World Cup group-stage finale: after a long, pass-heavy period that yielded little attack, Riyad Mahrez struck twice to put Algeria ahead, only for Sasa Kalajdzic to head in a stoppage-time equaliser that ensured both teams advanced and Iran was eliminated, reviving memories of the Gijón scandal and prompting debate about the 48-team format.
Iran’s bid to reach the 2026 World Cup knockout stage ended on the final day when Austria earned a stoppage-time 3-3 draw with Algeria, leaving Iran outside the top eight best third-placed teams despite a 1-1 Group G draw with Egypt; the campaign was clouded by off-field issues such as visa/travel restrictions, and captain Mehdi Taremi lamented the logistical challenges surrounding the tournament.