Education Reform in Ulaanbaatar: Mongolia is rolling out an updated first-grade curriculum using play-based learning, with lighter, redesigned textbooks meant to reduce students’ backpack load and support STEAM skills. ADB Boost for Schools and Hospitals: Mongolia signed Asian Development Bank loan agreements to build and expand schools and kindergartens, and to modernize provincial health services, including emergency and intensive care upgrades. UK-Mongolia Education Ties: The Education Minister met the UK ambassador to expand English education, teacher training, and higher-education study pathways for Mongolian students. Mongolia–Kazakhstan Cultural Cooperation: The 10th intergovernmental commission session in Astana mapped out cooperation across transport, mining, agriculture, culture, education, tourism, healthcare, and green development. Uyghur Rights and Surveillance Debate: The World Uyghur Congress highlighted concerns about China’s surveillance systems and alleged state-linked influence abroad, while also raising Uyghur rights issues at international forums. Culture on the Move: A new Genghis Khan exhibition opened in the UK, bringing rare Mongolian artifacts to Leeds for the first time. Sport with Cultural Reach: Abu Dhabi hosted its first international all-star sumo event featuring Mongolian wrestler Jaagii, blending Japanese tradition with a new audience.