Thursday, August 01, 2024

Iran calls for revenge at Hamas chief Haniyeh’s funeral • FRANCE 24 English

 



Planted bomb, remote control and AI: How the Mossad killed Hamas' leader in Iran
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Planted bomb, remote control and AI: How the Mossad killed Hamas' leader in Iran
The IRGC said it has opened an investigation around the incident.

Israel didn't inform the U.S. or any other ally in advance. . ..
But the sources said that on Wednesday evening Israeli officials briefed their U.S. counterparts about the details of the operation.
The big picture: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is directly in charge of the Mossad, made the decision to assassinate Haniyeh.




GAZA LIVE BLOG: 300 Days of War | State Funeral for Haniyeh in Iran | US Mobilizes Warships – Day 300

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Israel continues to carry out massacres against Palestinian civilians in Gaza.(Photo: Mahmoud Ajjour, The Palestine Chronicle)
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By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

Israeli forces continued to carry out massacres, killing and wounding scores of civilians as the genocidal war on Gaza entered its 300th day.

An official funeral ceremony will be held for the head of Hamas’ political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Thursday, before his body is transferred to the Qatari capital, Doha, for funeral prayers and burial on Friday.

The United States has mobilized 12 warships in the Middle East after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and Fouad Shukr, according to the Washington Post, citing Pentagon officials.

According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, 39,480 Palestinians have been killed, and 91,128 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7.

Thursday, August 1, 5:00 pm (GMT+2)

NASRALLAH: We are partners with Hamas in resistance and martyrdom, and we will achieve the inevitable victory.

HEZBOLLAH: The funeral ceremony for Hezbollah military commander Fouad Shukr, who was targeted in an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, has begun, amid anticipation of a speech by the party’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah.

GUTERRES: The international community must work together to prevent any actions that could push the entire Middle East to the brink of the abyss.

Thursday, August 1, 4:00 pm (GMT+2)

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: The Al-Qassam Brigades announced that it targeted an Israeli force near a gathering of vehicles in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood in southern Gaza, confirming that it had killed and wounded its members.

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: In conjunction with the Al-Qassam Brigades, we clashed with an Israeli force in the Al-Shaboura camp in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip, stressing that members of the force were killed and wounded.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Three Palestinians were killed in an Israeli bombardment of the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood, west of Rafah city, in the southern Gaza Strip.

JORDANIAN FM: The future of the region must not be dependent on Netanyahu’s blatant selectivity.

Thursday, August 1, 3:00 pm (GMT+2)

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: We targeted an Israeli infantry force in the vicinity of the university college in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood, confirming that it inflicted “some casualties and injuries” on that force.

MEDICAL SOURCES: 15 people were killed in Israeli shelling of various areas in the Gaza Strip since dawn today.

Thursday, August 1, 2:00 pm (GMT+2)

BLINKEN: The Middle East is heading towards further conflict, and we urge all parties not to take escalatory action.

WALLA: The army canceled the leave of soldiers in combat units as part of a state of alert for a possible response from Iran and the Lebanese Hezbollah.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli bombing targets a three-story house in Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in Gaza City.

AL-JAZEERA: Air raid sirens are sounding in the Upper Galilee, in the eastern sector of the border with Lebanon.

Thursday, August 1, 1:00 pm (GMT+2)

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Four people were killed in an Israeli bombardment on Al-Ishrin Street in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip.

Thursday, August 1, 12:00 pm (GMT+2)

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army claimed today that it killed the commander-in-chief of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Muhammad al-Deif, in the raid that targeted him two weeks ago in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 39,480 Palestinians have been killed, and 91,128 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7.

Thursday, August 1, 11:00 am (GMT+2)

NYT: US officials have secretly admitted that Israel assassinated Haniyeh, although it has not admitted it.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Ambulance crews recovered the body of a Palestinian as a result of Israeli shelling a few days ago at the Misbah Miraj junction, north of Rafah city, in the southern Gaza Strip.

Thursday, August 1, 10:00 am (GMT+2)

LIEBERMAN: It is impossible to win and manage the war this way. Netanyahu is stalling and not taking responsibility despite the killing and wounding of thousands and the presence of 115 kidnapped people in captivity.

Thursday, August 1, 09:00 am (GMT+2)

LAPID: 300 days since the disaster and the “kidnapped” are underground.

CHANNEL 12: US airlines United and Delta suspended flights to and from Israel.

AL-JAZEERA: The families of Israeli prisoners and their supporters closed the Ayalon axis in Tel Aviv to demand a prisoner exchange deal to return the prisoners held from the Gaza Strip.

KHALIL AL-HAYYA: The Zionist entity, by assassinating Haniyeh, angered the resistance and the free people of the world.

Thursday, August 1, 08:00 am (GMT+2)

IRANIAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER: The occupation committed a strategic mistake by assassinating Ismail Haniyeh.

Thursday, August 1, 04:00 am (GMT+2)

IRAN: An official funeral ceremony will be held for the head of Hamas’ political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Thursday, before his body is transferred to the Qatari capital, Doha, for funeral prayers and burial on Friday.

Thursday, August 1, 03:00 am (GMT+2)

HEZBOLLAH: Hezbollah announced that its Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah will announce the party’s political position today, Thursday, during the funeral of military commander Fouad Shukr, who was assassinated in an Israeli raid on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Tuesday evening.

Thursday, August 1, 02:00 am (GMT+2)

POLITICO (citing US officials): We are concerned about the impact of Haniyeh’s assassination on Gaza negotiations.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through the streets of central Istanbul late Wednesday to protest the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh.

Thursday, August 1, 01:00 am (GMT+2)

FINANCIAL TIMES: American and European diplomats are holding urgent discussions in the Middle East in an attempt to avoid a regional war.

IRAN’S REPRESENTATIVE TO UNSC: The Iranian delegate to the United Nations pointed out that Israel would not have committed this crime without intelligence support from the United States, stressing that “the Israeli regime must not be allowed to evade responsibility for its violations.”

DELTA AIRLINES: Delta Air Lines has announced that it will suspend flights between New York and Tel Aviv due to conflict in the region.

WASHINGTON POST (citing Pentagon official): The United States mobilized 12 warships in the Middle East after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and Fouad Shukr.

Thursday, August 1, 12:00 am (GMT+2)

BRITISH REPRESENTATIVE TO UNSC: We reject Iran’s attempts to exploit the suffering of the people of Gaza as a justification for further violence.

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ECOMMERCE DATA ANALYSIS MADE IN GERMANY

Top eCommerce Companies: Wrap-Up
Despite recent questions about Amazon's viability, the U.S. eCommerce leader remains on top of all the others in terms of market cap, which reflects consumer sentiment and investor confidence.
The fact that the following eCommerce companies on the list operate two of China's largest marketplaces is certainly no coincidence. Rather, their favorable positioning demonstrates the enormous reach and profitability of the business model when applied correctly.
As the distance between the bottom ranks is shrinking, it will be interesting to see which emerging players will make the list the next time. Are Temu and Shein worthy of the top spots?

Top eCommerce Companies by Market Capitalization in 2024: 
Amazon and Alibaba Take Leading Spots
Which eCommerce companies are the most valuable in 2024? At ECDB, we share their names and explain their latest growth strategies.
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Most Valuable eCommerce Companies 2024: Key Insights

  • Amazon on Top: Amazon, rebounding from a declining market cap in 2022, reaches the value of US$1.9 trillion in 2024. The U.S. eCommerce giant outpaces its closest competitors – the Chinese Alibaba and PDD Holdings – which take the second and third spots.

  • Major Players: China's Meituan (US$83 billion) and the Argentinian marketplace MercadoLibre (US$82 billion) rank next, cementing their names as major eCommerce players globally. The Canadian company Shopify takes the sixth spot with a market cap of US$77 billion.

  • Rounding Out the Top 10: Copart, JD.com, Sea, and Coupang Inc. take the remaining positions in the top ten, with market caps ranging between US$36-49 billion.

There are many ways to evaluate eCommerce companies—from their revenues to profits or yearly growth. Market cap is yet another useful indicator of a company’s worth for investors.

Here are the top ten most valuable eCommerce companies by market cap in 2024.

Top eCommerce Companies by Market Cap

The ranking of the top 10 eCommerce companies by companiesmarketcap.com currently includes players from the U.S., China, Argentina, Singapore, Canada, and South Korea. The undisputed number 1 is, of course, the U.S. eCommerce giant Amazon.

Most Valuable Ecommerce Companıes Worldwıde by Market Capıtalızatıon, 2024

To understand what makes these companies so valuable and influential, let's take a detailed look at the top 5 eCommerce companies by market cap.

1. Amazon

With a staggering market cap of US$1.9 trillion, Amazon leads the top 10 global eCommerce companies.

Amazon is enhancing its AI-driven recommendations, making shopping more personalized and intuitive by considering broader user behavior​​. The company's "Climate Pledge Friendly" program also boosts visibility for eco-friendly products, aligning with rising consumer demand for sustainability​​. Amazon's social commerce efforts include platform updates to mimic social media and partnerships with platforms like Facebook and Instagram​​.

Additionally, Amazon is expanding globally through its Amazon Global Selling program, simplifying cross-border transactions with new tools​​. Lastly, advancements in advertising, such as Amazon DSP, provide sellers with more targeted and automated ad campaigns​​.

Like this insight? It is based on our regularly updated rankings. With our retailer and country rankings, you can learn valuable information about your specific market. Our product category rankings and benchmarks allow you to see where various businesses are currently evolving. This information can aid in your decision-making, whether you are a business developer, shop owner, or CEO of a large eCommerce brand. Stay a step ahead of the market with ECDB.

2. Alibaba

Alibaba, a Chinese company, comes in the third spot with a market cap of US$187 billion.

The retail giant has been focusing on enhancing its international commerce and AI capabilities. In Q4 2023, Alibaba's International Digital Commerce Group saw a 45% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by cross-border initiatives and platforms like AliExpress.

This growth highlights Alibaba's commitment to expanding its global footprint and improving logistics through partnerships with companies like Cainiao for faster delivery times​.

Revenue Distribution of Alibaba by Segment, 2023

Additionally, Alibaba has been investing heavily in AI. The company’s Cloud Intelligence Group recorded significant growth, with AI-related revenues increasing by triple digits. These advancements are part of Alibaba’s strategy to leverage generative AI for enhancing supply chain efficiency and customer experience.

3. PDD

Another Chinese company PDD takes the third position with a market cap of US$177 billion.

The parent company of Pinduoduo and Temu is rapidly expanding its global presence. Temu, PDD’s cross-border eCommerce platform, has launched in several new markets including France, Germany, Italy, and various countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. This expansion has driven Temu to become one of the top downloaded apps in multiple regions​.

In China, PDD's grocery delivery service, Duoduo Maicai, is also contributing to growth and is expected to reach profitability soon. The company has been investing heavily in technology to combat counterfeit goods and improve its service offerings.

4. Meituan

Meituan, the last Chinese company in the top 5, ranks fourth with a market cap of US$83 billion.

Aiming to rival giants like Alibaba and JD, the company is actively expanding its eCommerce offerings. Recently, Meituan launched a new direct sales model, opening several "self-operated stores" to sell various products, ensuring better control over product quality and delivery​. They have also relaunched its shopping review feature, now called Guangguang, to tap into content-driven eCommerce trends. This feature, similar to Taobao’s review platform, aims to boost traffic and conversion rates by leveraging user-generated content and recommendations​.

Additionally, Meituan is enhancing its cross-border eCommerce operations with a global shopping channel offering products from countries like the U.S., Japan, and Australia. This move aligns with its strategic shift towards broader retail and technology integration.

5. MercadoLibre

MercadoLibre, an important player in Latin America, holds the fifth position at US$82 billion.

The company is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, with substantial investments planned for 2024. The company announced it will invest US$4.6 billion in Brazil, its largest market, marking a 21.1% increase from the previous year. Additionally, MercadoLibre is set to hire 6,500 people in Brazil and 18,000 across Latin America to bolster its growth efforts​.

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The company's growth strategy also includes significant investment in Mexico, where it plans to spend US$2.5 billion in 2024, up from US$1.6 billion in 2023. This investment will help enhance its eCommerce platform and Fintech services, which include digital payments and financial solutions through MercadoPago​.

Other Companies in the Top 10

Canadian company Shopify takes the sixth spot with a market value of US$77 billion. The U.S. company Copart is next with US$49 billion, followed by JD.com from China with US$41 billion.

Singaporean company Sea stands ninth with US$38 billion, while the South Korean Coupang rounds off the list, taking the last spot with a value of US$36 billion.


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