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Reticulated python in the Philippines: Real giant snakes at home

While the Congo Snake legend tells of a mythical 50-foot serpent in Africa, the Philippines is home to the reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus)—the world’s longest living snake species. Unlike cryptid tales, this

September 1, 2025

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How is Burkina Faso doing now? Security and society in 2025

Three years after Ibrahim Traoré’s rise to power, Burkina Faso remains caught between hope and hardship. Security challenges, humanitarian crises, and a shifting geopolitical posture define the country’s present reality. So, how

September 6, 2025

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African rock python: The real giant snake of Congo

The Congo Snake legend tells of a 50-foot serpent seen in 1959, but the actual largest snake living in the Congo Basin is the African rock python (Python sebae). This non-venomous constrictor

September 1, 2025

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Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro condemn US “aggression” as global instability rises

Caracas — Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro accused the United States on Monday of waging “aggression” on multiple fronts, warning that Washington’s actions have severed channels of communication and raised the risk of

September 16, 2025

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What is the crisis in Burkina Faso?

The crisis in Burkina Faso is among the world’s most overlooked emergencies. While headlines often skim over West Africa, the country’s struggle with insurgency, displacement, and political upheaval reveals a deeper story.

January 1, 2026

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Titanoboa vs Congo Snake: fossil fact versus cryptid legend

The debate of Titanoboa vs Congo Snake pits science against legend. Titanoboa is a fossil giant proven to reach 42–48 feet, while the Congo Snake comes from a 1959 Katanga sighting and

September 1, 2025

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What is the main religion of Burkina Faso?

Quick answer: Islam is the largest religion in Burkina Faso, followed by Christianity, according to the latest country-level composition published by the Pew Research Center using 2010–2020 data. Burkina Faso sits at

September 6, 2025

Religion

Permira and Blackstone $525 million investment in Dubai Property Finder platform

Dubai’s property finder lands $525M investment from Permira and Blackstone

Dubai — Global private equity firms Permira and Blackstone have acquired a combined minority stake valued at $525 million in Property Finder, the United Arab Emirates’ largest online real estate platform, signaling

September 9, 2025

Business·News

Global Sumud flotilla Gaza-bound ship damaged by drone strike in Tunisia

Global Sumud flotilla reports drone attack on Gaza-bound ship in Tunisia

Tunis — A vessel belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla, the largest civilian convoy assembled to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, was struck late Monday by what organizers described as a drone

September 9, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Remy Van Lierde: The Belgian pilot behind the Congo Snake legend

The Congo Snake legend would not exist without one man: Colonel Remy Van Lierde. A decorated Belgian Air Force pilot and World War II veteran, Van Lierde claimed in 1959 to have

September 1, 2025

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Reticulated python in the Philippines: Real giant snakes at home

How is Burkina Faso doing now? Security and society in 2025

African rock python: The real giant snake of Congo

Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro condemn US “aggression” as global instability rises

What is the crisis in Burkina Faso?

Titanoboa vs Congo Snake: fossil fact versus cryptid legend

What is the main religion of Burkina Faso?

Dubai’s property finder lands $525M investment from Permira and Blackstone

Global Sumud flotilla reports drone attack on Gaza-bound ship in Tunisia

Remy Van Lierde: The Belgian pilot behind the Congo Snake legend

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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