India-Mongolia Diplomacy: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Ulaanbaatar for a June 22-23 leg of a four-day visit to deepen India’s “special partnership,” with talks planned with Mongolian leadership and Foreign Minister B. Battsetseg before he heads to South Korea and delivers a keynote at the Jeju Forum. Security Cooperation: Mongolia’s Khaan Quest 2026 peacekeeping drills opened at Tavan Tolgoi, with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command deputy commander in town to reaffirm the “third neighbor” partnership as multinational training ramps up. Mining & Economy: Prime Minister Nyam-Osor traveled to mark the start of operations at the Bortegg coal deposit, part of the Tavan Tolgoi group, alongside moves to modernize mining governance and expand local participation. Health Upgrade: Mongolia’s Third State Central Hospital installed a new 512-slice AI CT scanner to speed up diagnostics and expand access without patients needing to travel abroad. Family Law Update: A revised Mongolian family law advanced in parliament would require adult children to financially support elderly parents who need care, with courts able to allocate responsibilities when relatives disagree. Sports Spotlight: The FIBA 3x3 Sukhbaatar Challenger 2026 begins June 23-24 in Ulaanbaatar, with top teams chasing World Tour qualification.