Saudi Arabia's Diplomatic Feud With Canada Explained

A war of words that erupted on Twitter between the foreign ministries of Saudi Arabia and Canada has escalated into a full-blown diplomatic row. It follows comments by Canada's foreign ministry that criticized Saudi Arabia's human rights record and called on Riyadh to release detained activists. Responding to the criticism, Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties with Canada, frozen all new trade and investment and canceled flights via its national carrier to Toronto.