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Fact check: How disinformation fuels Houthi-Saudi conflict

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

As fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia escalates, old and repurposed videos have flooded social media, with many presented as fresh footage from the front lines.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:51:00 UTC.

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