Local News from Thursday, June 19th, 2025

On the occasion of World Refugee Day on June 20, the UAE has reaffirmed its deep commitment to supporting refugees and addressing global displacement through humanitarian and development efforts.

A top United Nations official has praised the UAE as a global leader in the fight against drug abuse.

The UAE Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of Vitalie Pîrlog, a Moldovan national, wanted in a major international corruption case.

Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, on Thursday said the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran marks a pivotal moment with far-reaching consequences to both, and the wider region.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held talks with Mexican Minister of Economy Marcelo Luis Ebrard during his working visit, as the two countries signed a number of agreements.

The UAE has sent aid to a camp in the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, an initiative aimed at alleviating the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians in the enclave.