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NIIF appoints Gauravjit Singh in global leadership role

NIIF appoints Gauravjit Singh in global leadership role

NIIF has appointed Gauravjit Singh as managing partner and global head of capital formation. Singh, who previously worked at PAG, True North and KKR, will focus on expanding NIIF’s global and domestic investor base as the fund steps up capital mobilisation.

The News Flicker·September 7, 2026

Germany challenges Gaza genocide case at UN top court

Germany challenges Gaza genocide case at UN top court

Germany is challenging claims at the United Nations' top court that it is facilitating genocide in Gaza by supplying arms to Israel. Nicaragua accuses Germany of violating the Genocide Convention and international humanitarian law. Monday's hearing at the Int…

The News Flicker·September 7, 2026

Feds detail plans for investigating cargo plane crash in Miami

Feds detail plans for investigating cargo plane crash in Miami

Federal investigators are trying to determine what caused an Amazon cargo jet to barrel off a runway at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people and injuring five others as it struck vehicles and was engulfed in flames. The aircraft overran t…

The News Flicker·September 7, 2026

US fuel prices hit record high for Labor Day weekend

US fuel prices hit record high for Labor Day weekend

Gas prices in the U.S. have hit a record high for Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon. This is nearly a dollar more than last year and surpasses the previous record of $3.82 from 2012. Prices surged after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in Februar…

The News Flicker·September 7, 2026

Iran claims strike on US ship and other Mideast news

Iran claims strike on US ship and other Mideast news

Iran says it struck a U.S. military boat in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest exchange between the countries after a month of calm. State-run media in Tehran report the U.S. vessel tried to enter a restricted area. U.S. Central Command has not confirme…

The News Flicker·September 6, 2026