Iraq Says No Evidence Drone Attack on Saudi Oil Infrastructure Was Launched from Its Territory

It is important to note that states and what we know as taxes gradually emerged through war, conquest, plunder, and tribute. While the organization has changed and become formalized over time, states and taxes have not lost their coercive character.

Trump Tells Bessent To Halt US Trade With Spain, Calls Madrid A "Wasted Cause" During a NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off trade with Spain over defense spending. "I didn't speak to Spain. Spain is a wasted cause. We don't want to do any trade business with Spain anymore," Trump told reporters. "By the way, I'd like you to cut it off," the president said, turning to Bessent, who replied: "Yes, sir." Trump then added, "Take it immediately. Don't even talk to them. They're...

Israel continues to carry out attacks across southern Lebanon, with artillery shelling reported in Mansouri and Zawtar al-Shariya and civilian homes being destroyed in multiple occupied municipalities. Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri issued a statement warning the government against ceding any rights to pursue legal action over Israel’s commission of genocide on Lebanese soil, calling […]