🏏 Rachin Ravindra sidelined for India T20Is after injury

New Zealand's top-order batter, Rachin Ravindra, is now doubtful for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India. The injury occurred while he was participating in a promotional shoot in Auckland, New Zealand. Initial assessments were conducted on Friday, September 18, and his return timeline is uncertain. New Zealand head coach Rob Walter emphasized prioritizing his long-term fitness over rushing his comeback. The squad for India is expected to be announced next week, with Mitchell Santner anticipated to lead the team. 🏏

🌿 Stone and brick define new community space in Indonesia

Common Days is a new three-story gathering space located in Maros, on the outskirts of Makassar, Indonesia. The design by INS Studio utilizes local andesite stone and perforated terracotta brick screens. The structure features a ground-floor coffee shop, a second-floor workspace, and an open-air rooftop garden. These materials help connect the building to the natural landscape and filter intense sunlight. This project shows how architecture can be rooted in local identity while accommodating modern community needs. 🌿

🛂 Trump cracks down on H-1B visas with new rules

President Donald Trump signed an executive order tightening oversight on the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program on September 18, 2026. This action targets employers accused of using the system to replace skilled American workers with cheaper foreign labor. The order highlighted that H-1B visa holders earn $9,000 to $20,000 less than comparable US-born workers. Furthermore, it alleged that tech employers laid off 800,000 to 1.3 million Americans between 2022 and 2026. Moving forward, greater scrutiny will be applied to H-1B applications and employer practices.

📈 Trump signs bill for huge tariffs on India, China

President Trump has signed a new bill that authorizes significant trade restrictions. This legislation specifically targets India and China with potential duties. The bill allows for tariffs reaching up to 100% on goods from these two nations. This move is part of a broader strategy to reshape global trade dynamics. The next steps will involve implementing these new tariff structures on imported goods. 📈

🪐 Youngest Planet Spotted, Still In Formation

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of Elias 2-24 b, making it the youngest known planet. This baby planet is orbiting the star Elias 2-24, which is located about 450 light-years from Earth. The discovery was detailed in a study published on Wednesday, involving observations from the W M Keck Observatory. The planet is still moving through the disk of dust and gas from which it was formed, according to NASA. Finding more young planets like this helps scientists improve current planet-formation models.

🇺🇸 Trump's UN speech targets Iran and Gaza peace

US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on Friday. This legislation expands sanctions on Russia while extending existing sanctions on Iran for another five years until 2031. US Ambassador Mike Waltz confirmed Trump will discuss Iran and Gaza in his UN General Assembly address. The new law keeps authorities targeting companies dealing with Iran's energy sector active. Trump is also scheduled to meet with Gulf leaders next week. 🌍

🤖 Nvidia CEO says AI won't end the world by 2030

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that there is a zero percent chance that Artificial Intelligence will cause the end of the world by the year 2030. He made this declaration while speaking about the rapid advancements in AI technology. Huang emphasized that the current trajectory does not point towards any imminent global catastrophe. This viewpoint comes amidst growing public discussions regarding AI safety and existential risks. He suggested that careful development and regulation will be key to managing AI's future impact. 🤖

🗳️ DUSU Election 2026: ABVP vs NSUI in close race

The counting for the DUSU Election 2026 has officially begun this morning at 8 AM. The main contest is currently a tight race between the ABVP and the NSUI. Specific vote counts are yet to be revealed as the process unfolds across the campuses. This election is highly anticipated by the student community for its impact on campus politics. The final results are expected to determine the leadership for the upcoming academic year.

🗳️ DUSU 2026 counting is on; key candidates face off

The high-stakes DUSU 2026 elections concluded on Friday with a voter turnout of 40.46%. ABVP's Yash Dabas and NSUI's Vijay Shankar Meena are leading the presidential race in Delhi. The vote counting began on Saturday at the Multipurpose Hall of the University Sports Stadium. Both ABVP and NSUI expressed strong confidence in securing wins across the four central panel posts. Security has been heavily deployed around the strong room for the ongoing process. 🗳️

🧠 Brain activity predicts risky choices

Scientists at UCSF and UC Berkeley found two brain regions compete when making risk decisions. Their activity can predict a choice nearly half a second in advance. The findings, published in Nature Neuroscience, show how the brain weighs risk versus reward in real-time. This could help treat conditions like addiction and OCD associated with risky behavior. Researchers monitored this using electrodes in patients during a specific video game.

🏏 Cricket World Update: Japan vs Hong Kong Live Action

Cricket action is ongoing with Japan setting a strong pace in their innings. Japan scored 50 runs in 10.2 overs before their innings break at 95/7 in 20 overs. Meanwhile, Hong Kong managed 50 runs in 11.2 overs during the drinks break. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Sano International Cricket Ground. Conditions are overcast with a fast and bouncy pitch for the game ahead. 🏏