Donors in the United Kingdom reach new heights of generosity, South Sudan provides free passage to humanitarian agencies, research in Sweden illustrates the blessings of animal companions, United Arab Emirates launches fund to eradicate infectious diseases and major retailer in Australia introduces "Quiet Hour" for autistic community.

Leaders from Russia, Turkey and Iran meet to discuss peace in Syria, Ghana initiates program to protect children, new book encourages children to protect animals, the Panda Club forms in China to support those with rare blood type and India's tech giants sign Giving Pledge.

Officials from China and Namibia agree to enhance economic relations, Palestine plans general election in 2018, veganism is growing in Tel Aviv, Israel, botanist in Singapore receives award for protecting the environment and vegan flag unfurls in the peaks of the Himalayans.

World Bank aids development in Iraq, Hungary provides support for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Brazil plans monetary rewards for landowners protecting the Amazon rainforest, African countries launch websites to provide transparency for citizens and China releases rare monkeys into the wild.