The United Arab Emirates has borne the brunt of Iranian attacks throughout the war, hardening the government’s resolve to reassess its list of friends and foes.

The president dismissed Iran’s firing on U.S. vessels in the strait as a mere “trifle.”

The escalating attacks raise the threat that the cease-fire could break down.

The police said two of them would face charges of crimes against humanity and the third would face a charge of belonging to a terrorist group.

The Lebanese-Australian artist almost lost his Venice Biennale commission after he was accused of supporting terrorism. Reinstated, he is arriving in Venice showing not one but two works.

Russian forces launched an attack on three Ukrainian cities on Tuesday, killing more than 20 people and injuring dozens of others. The attack came after Russia announced a cease-fire timed to Moscow’s Victory Day celebrations on May 9, commemorating the Soviet victory over the Nazis in World War II.