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.

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 donates educational material to Syrian refugees, new mobile app might save lives, scientists are using new methods to understand giant tortoises in Seychelles and Saudi Arabia opens stadiums to women.