Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation states support women’s empowerment, the vegan movement gains momentum in Nigeria, light is the future of data transfer, new museum opens in Abu Dhabi and a New Zealand hospital makes visiting patients easy.

China’s President calls for free trade among Asia-Pacific nations, Jamaican citizens hand in unauthorized firearms, Australia supports Papua New Guinea’s quest for high-speed telecommunications, new smokeless ovens given to women in Eritrea and Environment Society of Oman supports Arabian Sea humpback whales.

European and African officials meet to discuss plans to help migrants in Libya, Lebanese Christian Patriarch travels to Saudi Arabia, skin transplant saves man’s life, Nicaragua holds peaceful and transparent elections and Afghan journalist’s courage inspires many.

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.

Starting in the new year, Rwanda will offer visa free travel for all, Jamaica provides more assistance for vulnerable children, Saudi-led coalition allows humanitarian aid to reach Yemen, Nature Communications journal publishes an article citing the benefits of organic farming and Thai sanctuary offers unique opportunity to interact with elephants.

Syria receives food aid from China, Hrant Dink Foundation receives Chirac Prize for Conflict Prevention, mobile robot helps child reconnect to her classroom, News Agency Prensa Latina receives international award and homeless hero saves children from burning building.

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.

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.

Global community demands an end to slave trade, Qatar appoints women to Advisory Council for the first time, Israeli company uses innovation to convert plastic into recyclable thermoplastic material, France welcomes African refugees to their country and vegan restaurants share meals free-of-charge in Âu Lạc, also known as Vietnam.