Philippines: Manny Pacquiao declares he will fight for Senate seat

Philippine boxing world champion and congressman Manny Pacquiao announced on 5 October he will take up a new challenge by running for a Senate seat in national elections next year. Pacquiao, whose popularity transcends economic classes and makes him one of the most recognisable people in the Philippines, said he was looking at one of the 12 Senate seats up for grabs in May. Oct 6, 2015

China: 4 killed as Typhoon Mujigae wreaks havoc

Typhoon Mujigae, the 22nd typhoon of the year, has wreaked havoc on south China, killing at least four people in Guangdong Province. The typhoon, bringing gales and downpours, made landfall in the coastal city of Zhanjiang in Guangdong Province at 2.00pm on 4 October, packing winds of up to 111mph. Oct 5, 2015

Pakistan arrests 70 Indian fishermen

India and Pakistan share a history of arresting fishermen who mistakenly cross the international borders for the lack of clearly marked sea borders. Oct 5, 2015