Olympic Judo Spotlight: The Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2026 kicked off the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualification period at the AIC Steppe Arena, with 454 judoka from 58 nations chasing qualification points and Mongolia’s judo leadership stressing youth education through the Judo Kid Project. Mongol-German Arts Exchange: “GRAPHIC 2026,” a joint graphic and printmaking exhibition marking 100 years of Mongolia–Germany education cooperation, runs June 13–20 at the Union of Mongolian Artists, pairing Mongolian and German artists with workshops and talks. Culture in Rome: Mongolia’s embassy in Italy introduced nomadic heritage—ger life, livestock, and landscapes—to primary school students in Rome’s Parioli district. Women, Peace and Security: Mongolia’s UN Security Council debate speech highlighted women’s participation in conflict resolution and peacebuilding, noting Mongolia is developing a National Action Plan and that women make up about 15% of Mongolian peacekeepers. Competitiveness Check: Mongolia ranked 67th in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, with declines in economic performance and government efficiency cited alongside inflation pressures. Desert-to-forest Inspiration: A story from Inner Mongolia’s Maowusu Sandy Land celebrates long-term reforestation success sparked by a 1999 donation, turning sand-battling work into a thriving forest.