*) Wave of arrests over plot to destabilise Jordan

Jordan's government says it has foiled a plot against the kingdom involving Hamzah, the half-brother of King Abdullah.

At least 16 suspects were arrested and were accused of sedition and working with foreign parties to undermine the security of the country.

US, Gulf allies and the Arab League were quick to stress their support for King Abdullah's pro-Western government.

*) Former Malaysian PM appeals 1MDB conviction

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak is appealing his conviction on corruption charges and a 12-year jail term linked to the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal.

In July, Najib was sentenced to prison, and fined nearly $50 million, after he was found guilty of money laundering.

At least six countries have opened investigations into the scandal, which implicates high-level officials and major financial institutions.

*) Thousands buy Covid-19 vaccines in Pakistan

Thousands of Pakistanis are queuing up to spend $80 on the two-shot Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine.

Last month, the country allowed the private sector to import vaccines and sell it to the public.

Despite the cost and government issuing free jabs, the vaccines are almost sold out and are being bought largely by young people.

*) Landslides kill scores in Indonesia

Flash floods and landslides in Indonesia's Flores Island and neighbouring East Timor have killed dozens of people and displaced many more.

Several are also reported missing after homes were buried in mud.

Indonesia's weather agency says a tropical cyclone is approaching, which could bring more rain and floods.

And finally …

*) Tom Brady’s rookie card sells for record amount

The so-called Holy Grail of Tom Brady's rookie cards sold for a record $2.25 million at auction to an anonymous buyer.

The sale comes two months after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback picked up his seventh NFL Super Bowl title.

Last month, another card from Brady's rookie season fetched $1.32 million in an online auction.