UN rights chief tells Britain of concerns over migration bill

Newsletter May 31, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [UN rights chief tells Britain of concerns over migration bill]( The United Nations human rights chief said on Tuesday he has formally conveyed his concerns over a new British migration law to the government, saying he was worried it would bar people from seeking asylum. [Rishi Sunak to visit Washington next week for talks with Biden]( Sunak will be on his first official visit to Washington since he was appointed prime minister in October.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [London businesses pave the way to harness the potential of refugees in the workforce]( Recognising the immense potential benefits that refugees can offer to the economy, London's businesses are moving to boost refugee employment. [Belarusian president Lukashenko hospitalised after meeting Putin]( Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko was hospitalised in Moscow last week. [UK government given more time to hand over Boris Johnson messages to COVID inquiry]( British ministers have been given more time to hand over unredacted messages from former prime minister Boris Johnson to a public inquiry looking into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, in a stand-off that could lead to criminal sanctions. [dianomi]( [Russia, Ukraine fail to embrace IAEA plan to protect nuclear plant]( Neither Russia nor Ukraine committed to respect five principles laid out by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi on Tuesday to try to safeguard Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. [The number of people at risk of starvation intensifies across 22 countries worldwide]( The World Food Programme reported acute food insecurity is set to worsen over the coming months, with 18 hunger hotspots having been recognised as countries at the highest alert level. [NATO launches Arctic manoeuvres, vowing to protect newest member Finland]( NATO countries are in the middle of Arctic military manoeuvres, vowing on Tuesday to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint NATO exercise since becoming the 31st member of the Western alliance in April. [Britain and India to deepen ties in science, research and innovation]( The Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia and the United Nations, Lord Ahmad, has visited India to further develop the science and technology relationship between the two powers. [Crypto here to stay, must be regulated: Hong Kong treasury chief]( The former British colony has announced plans to become a major digital asset hub. [Here are some top business podcasts hosted by women in 2023]( Business podcasts hosted by women are emerging on digital platforms, with research suggesting that around 464 million people listen to podcasts worldwide. [Samsung set to enter AR/VR market to give Apple a run for their money]( During the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event, Samsung revealed that it has teamed up with Google and Qualcomm to develop an XR (Extended Reality) device. [iPhone 15 set to enter mass production soon, here's everything we know]( If things go as planned, Apple could unveil the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max in September. [France opens its first electric car battery factory]( Europe is racing to step up its production of batteries and electric vehicles as the European Union has set a 2035 deadline to phase out the sale of new fossil fuel cars. [Can depression be treated by making brain signals travel the wrong way?]( A recent study led by Stanford Medicine has revealed that magnetically stimulating the flow of abnormal brain signals can be used to treat severe depression. [British scientists develop AI model that can predict secondary breast cancer]( Around 25 per cent of 100 women in England will survive their cancer for 5 years or more after they are diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. [A reported 85% of British working women experience stress due to menstruation in the workplace]( A recent WaterAid survey of British women highlights the challenges surrounding menstruation in the workplace, causing stress and anxiety for women. [Dream Bahamas cruise becomes nightmare as storm leaves passengers vomiting]( Carnival Sunshine made its debut in 1996 as the first passenger ship ever built to exceed 100,000 gross tons. You Might Like    [Learn more about Jeeng]( [IBTimes]( IBTimes will always protect your security and privacy. Please read our detailed [Privacy Policy.]( Please do not reply to this email. [Click here]( to adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe. © Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. All Rights Reserved. IBTimes LLC, 33 Whitehall ST FL 7, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A, New York, New York 10004, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.