Sand & Dust Storm Health Risks: The UN’s weather agency reports that record sand and dust storms hit parts of China and the U.S.-Mexico border in 2025, with impacts on air quality, public health, agriculture, transport, and ecosystems—dust affects more than 150 countries and is increasingly worsened by drought and land mismanagement. Mongolia–South Korea Cancer Care Deal: Mongolia and South Korea signed 21 cooperation documents, including an MOU to establish “National Cancer Center II,” a 600-bed complex focused on cancer prevention, diagnostics, treatment, research, and training to improve access and reduce mortality. Mongolia–South Korea “Golden Era” Diplomacy: President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit concluded with talks and a “golden era” push for a strategic partnership, plus business forum plans that include critical minerals and future tech—health relevance comes through the cancer center agreement. Preventive Health Screenings for Kids: Mongolia is set to roll out preventive health screenings for kindergarten and school children, aiming to catch issues earlier. Uyghur Rights Watch: The World Uyghur Congress highlights concerns that China’s Ethnic Unity and Progress Law could deepen repression and enable transnational surveillance, keeping human-rights pressure in the spotlight.