Saudi Arabia's King Salman has approved an extension of the kingdom's curfew until further notice.
That's according to the state news agency (SPA), which added that the move is aimed to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The order was issued just before the 21-day curfew measure, which started on March 23, expired at midnight Saturday.
Last week, Riyadh and other big cities were placed under a 24-hour curfew.
So far, the country has more than 4,000 positive cases and 52 deaths.
US considering 'winding down' military efforts in Iran, says Trump
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Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports
Iran is ready to let Japanese-related vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, Kyodo news has reported, citing Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
Putin tells Tehran: Russia stands by Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Iranian leaders on Nowruz and said Moscow remained a loyal friend and reliable partner to Tehran, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut
The Israeli military said early on Saturday it was striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut, after issuing an evacuation warning for seven neighbourhoods in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital.
US sending marines and amphibious assault ship to Middle East
The US military is deploying thousands of Marines to the Middle East, officials told Reuters on Friday, as President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over their reluctance to send forces to help open the Strait of Hormuz.
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