Grassland Culture: East Ujimqin’s 11th People’s Naadam kicked off, bringing Bokh wrestling, horse racing and archery together as a living celebration of Mongolian steppe tradition and ethnic unity. UNESCO & Heritage Under Pressure: UNESCO added major sites in Lebanon, Palestine and Iran, with several placed on the “in danger” list—showing how war and political disputes can both spotlight and endanger cultural heritage. U.S. Visa Policy Impacting Mongolia: The U.S. made its visa bond program permanent, requiring refundable deposits up to $20,000 for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, including Mongolia—raising the cost and the stakes for travelers. Mongolia–China People-to-People Links: Mongolia and China held the 24th consular consultations in Ulaanbaatar, focusing on smoother travel and stronger consular cooperation. Education & Heritage Skills: South Korea and Mongolia advanced a conservation-and-restoration training project, supporting Mongolia’s first faculty focused on material cultural heritage preservation technologies. Mongolian Youth Abroad: Ulaanbaatar’s International Student Exchange Program 2026 wrapped up after a week of cultural and history visits with sister-city partners. Sports & Identity: Mongolian ONE bantamweight champion Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu is set for his first title defense in Thailand.