Humanitarian Funding: Canada will add $100M to support UN, Red Cross/Red Crescent, and NGO partners delivering emergency aid in Gaza and the West Bank, bringing total support to $500M, alongside a $1.8M peace fund with the UK and Australia for grassroots civil society. Animal Welfare & Policing: Vietnam police busted a cat meat theft ring in Ho Chi Minh City, seizing 400+ cats; some were reunited, while many died from harsh conditions. Microfinance & Women’s Economic Power: A Kerala educator’s story traces how microloans for rural women grew into a large-scale program, plus education support. Climate & Oceans Coalition: City Developments Limited launched the Saving Glaciers and Oceans Alliance at the World Cities Summit, backed by pledges from governments and NGOs. Regenerative Agriculture: ADM and TechnoServe are funding regenerative soybean farming for 15,000 farmers in India to stabilize supply and strengthen resilience. NGO Scrutiny in Court: DOJ expanded allegations against the Southern Poverty Law Center, claiming misuse of tax-exempt funds to support extremist-linked activity. Local Nonprofit Support: Franklin County (TN) approved grants totaling $3.105M+ for schools and nonprofits using TVA in-lieu funds. Community Services: Kelowna council approved extra funding to expand a peer-support program for people experiencing homelessness in Rutland. Governance & Accountability: BNZ admitted misleading customers about interest on some non-profit accounts and agreed to pay $2.6M. Ocean Monitoring Warning: Scientists warn the world is “going blind” as ocean observing systems are being shut down or reduced.