Violence & Safety: Israeli tourists in Mongolia were attacked at a campsite by a group wielding axes and knives; one man suffered a fractured jaw and was flown to Israel for treatment, while the group fled after others fought back. Cancer Care Collaboration: The National Oncology Center of Korea and the National Oncology Center of Mongolia signed an MoU to strengthen cancer prevention, screening, disease registration, and clinical research, building on 20+ years of cooperation. Immunization Research (Mongolia-linked): New trials across Australia, Indonesia, and Mongolia found “fractional” COVID-19 booster doses (half the standard amount) can produce strong, long-lasting immunity—potentially improving access and lowering costs. Hearing Innovation: A study using Mongolian gerbils reports non-invasive trans-tympanic infrared laser stimulation can trigger reliable auditory-guided behavior in awake animals, without genetic modification or implanted devices. Public Health Risk: Mongolia issued warnings about rising bubonic plague risk amid broader heat-related health alerts. Health Tech for Resilience: China’s MAZU AI early-warning system is praised as a global public good and has been deployed in climate-vulnerable countries including Mongolia to reduce extreme-weather impacts.