Diplomacy: Mongolia’s Foreign Ministry received credentials from newly appointed UK Ambassador Edwin Samuel, with both sides pointing to deeper cooperation in trade, economy, and education. Civic life & youth: Over 2,000 university students across 65 institutions completed Mongolia’s “Student Soldier” military training, taking an oath as part of constitutional civic duties. Mongol studies & identity: The 13th International Congress of Mongolists opened in Ulaanbaatar under “Mongolian Studies: Tradition and Modernity,” spotlighting research on Mongolian history, language, culture, and heritage. Digital culture festival: The KHARKHORUM 360° festival returns Aug 22–23 with a “TIME” theme, using large-scale digital art and a “One Ticket - One Tree - One Heritage” eco project. Cultural debate: A Russian researcher says young Mongolians are increasingly adopting Korean culture, sparking discussion on tradition versus modern influence. Lifestyle abroad with Mongolian links: A Xinjiang community’s “milk tea gatherings” show how everyday culture can support local problem-solving, crafts, and neighborhood cohesion. Heritage & environment: Incheon’s “Forest of Hope” project will be shared at Mongolia’s UN desertification COP17, highlighting citizen-driven afforestation results.