Mongolia Energy Update: A new 70 MW thermal power plant in Sukhbaatar soum, Selenge aimag has begun initial testing after its first boiler ignition, with commissioning targeted before the winter peak; the project is expected to supply both electricity and district heating. COP17 & Land Restoration: Mongolia is hosting the Silk Road Caravan ahead of COP17, bringing pastoralists, researchers and policymakers to share solutions for rangeland restoration and drought resilience. International Finance: World Bank Group Country Manager for Mongolia Victoria Delmon presented her Letter of Credence, reaffirming support for Mongolia’s sustainable development, diversification and investment climate. Parliamentary Cooperation: Mongolia’s UN Geneva ambassador met the IPU secretary general, discussing cooperation on parliamentary democracy, human rights, gender equality and youth participation, including a planned World Women Parliamentarians’ Conference in Ulaanbaatar. Sports (Mongolia in the region): Mongolia’s Buheeerdun? (wrestling) and Batkhuyag Munkh-erdene won titles at a China-Central Asia elite wrestling tournament, adding to Mongolia’s medal momentum. Tech & Costs (China-linked): DeepSeek says it will raise AI service prices “significantly,” a reminder that even “cheap” tech is getting pricier.