January 2023

GBNEWS24DESK// The flashy "Elvis" biopic and sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar: The Way of Water" battle for the top honor at the Golden Globes on Tuesday when stars return to a ceremony trying to rebuild its reputation after scandals. The…

GBNEWS24DESK// Bob Odenkirk is still processing his feelings after suffering a massive heart attack in July 2021 and says a big takeaway is to strive for a better work-life balance. "I don't think I've figured it out yet," the actor…

GBNEWS24DESK// Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open a record nine times but a 10th title in Melbourne this month will be the most satisfying of all after his humiliating ban a year ago. Twelve months ago the Serbian superstar,…

GBNEWS24DESK// India captain Rohit Sharma said he withdrew a 'Mankad' run-out appeal against Dasun Shanaka in Tuesday's one-day international as that was not how they envisioned dismissing the Sri Lankan skipper, who scored a century…

GBNEWS24DESK// Iran is weaponising the death penalty to frighten the public and crush dissent, and its execution of protesters without due process amounts to state-sanctioned killing, the UN said yesterday. Tehran has executed four…

Brazilian security forces locked down the area around Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court yesterday, a day after supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the seat of power in riots that triggered an…

GBNEWS24DESK// Divisive new Speaker Kevin McCarthy passed the first test of his ability to lead the chaotic US House of Representatives Monday as lawmakers approved a rules package determining how his Republicans will govern. The vote…

GBNEWS24DESK// The US will be keeping a close watch on the situation in Bangladesh ahead of the next national election, as the superpower wants to promote democratic governance and human rights, say foreign policy analysts. They say…

GBNEWS24DESK// Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday warned that all far-right and far-left groups are joining forces with BNP to try to oust her Awami League government, which has been working tirelessly for the country's welfare.…

GBNEWS24DESK// Amidst all the chaos in her life, Dhallywood star Pori Moni signed her next project, titled "Cholo Bodley Jai," helmed by director Abu Raihan Jewel. Confirming the news to The Daily Star, the director said, "We…