Washington’s 2025 general election is officially in the books
By: Jerry Cornfield Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Gov. Bob Ferguson certified results of the Nov. 4 election on Tuesday, concluding a campaign cycle that saw nine Democratic state lawmakers keep their seats and Washington’s constitution amended. Statewide, a little more than 2 million people cast ballots, a turnout of 39% of Washington’s registered voters, according to
Joint Commission unveils changes to cannabis bill, setting stage for 2026 retail launch
By: Markus Schmidt Virginia lawmakers took another decisive step Tuesday toward launching a legal cannabis retail market in 2026, unveiling a revised legislative blueprint that scraps local opt-outs, tightens ownership rules and aims to favor small, independent operators over deep-pocketed national brands. The Joint Commission on the Future of Cannabis Sales met for the final
Scotland London Africa Week 2025 Celebrates Exceptional Engagement, Real Business and Strong Momentum for United Kingdom (UK)-Africa Trade
PRESS RELEASE ABERDEEN, Scotland, December 1, 2025/ — Scotland London Africa Week 2025 has concluded with outstanding feedback from delegates who described the programme as energising, insightful and productive. Across the week leaders from Scotland, London and Africa came together for high-level engagement, practical discussion and fresh opportunities for collaboration. The week opened at Old
Leading Azerbaijani Opposition Figure Missing After Raids By Security Services
By RFE/RL’s Azerbaijani Service Azerbaijani authorities detained the leader of the country’s main opposition party after raiding his apartment, party officials said. Ali Karimli’s whereabouts were unclear on November 30, a day after the search at his Baku home, according to the Popular Front Party. Other officials with the party, known as AXCP, also reported their residences searched
Homeland Security wants state driver’s license data for sweeping citizenship program
By Jonathan Shorman The Trump administration wants access to state driver’s license data on millions of U.S. residents as it builds a powerful citizenship verification program amid its clampdown on voter fraud and illegal immigration. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeks access to an obscure computer network used by law enforcement agencies, according to
