Satellite images have shown a dramatic decline in pollution levels over China, which is ‘at least partly’ due to an economic slowdown following the outbreak of the new coronavirus, NASA said on Sunday.

Global trade growth is expected to be lower in 2019 than it was last year, the World Trade Organization forecast on Tuesday, citing widespread ‘tensions’ and economic uncertainty.

The figures released by the Central Statistics Office were lower than the 6.1% recorded in the previous quarter, and less than forecast by many analysts in one of the world's fastest growing economies.

Ooredoo has resolved Internet connection problems, which affected many residents in Qatar.