January 2025

President Donald Trump said Monday he would sign an executive order to start building an "Iron Dome" air defense system for the United States, like the one that Israel has used to intercept thousands of rockets. "We need to immediately…

The European bottling unit of Coca-Cola said Monday that it had ordered a major recall of Coke, Sprite and other beverages after detecting high levels of chlorate, which poses potential health risks. Coca-Cola said cans and glass bottles…

Donald Trump's border czar on Sunday defended raiding churches and schools as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration, while six federal agencies launched a sweep aimed at "potentially dangerous criminal aliens" in Chicago. Trump…

Deandra Dottin starred with an unbeaten 22-ball 51 as West Indies Women's team cantered to an eight-wicket victory against Bangladesh Women's team in the first T20I at the Warner Park in St Kitts on Monday. After restricting Bangladesh…

A new star of the world game has been crowned the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year at the ICC Awards. Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai built on an impressive 2023 to become one of the world's leading One Day…

Brazilian superstar Neymar is reportedly ready to accept a huge pay cut to facilitate a return to his boyhood club Santos and the booter is likely to complete the move soon. Neymar is currently signed at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal,…

Speaking to The Daily Star after securing bail, Pori Moni expressed her gratitude, saying, "I am forever grateful to everyone. Thank you for supporting me." Several celebrities, including Ashfaque Nipun and Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, took to…

Yesterday, the Indian government released the complete list of Padma award recipients for 2025. These prestigious civilian honours are classified into three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. One name that…

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has joined at least 47 events during the World Economic Forum annual meeting and other high-level side events in the Swiss city of Davos. "The chief adviser had a very busy schedule at the WEF…

BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia was likely to leave the London clinic, where she had been under medical observation for 17 days, for her son Tarique Rahman's residence early today. The BNP chairperson might be…