Mongolia

Mongolians enraged by multiple corruption scandals filled the streets of the capital to protest on Thursday even though temperatures fell below zero degrees Fahrenheit.

The Washington Post brings up an embarrassing little detail that may need to be cleared up before the historic summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un can take place: Kim may not have an airplane capable of crossing the Pacific to attend a meeting in Europe, at least not without an embarrassing number of refueling stops.

Contents: General warns of US security danger if China acquires Djibouti seaport; China continues influence through ‘debt trap’ policies

Contents: Mongolia elects new president after highly nationalistic anti-China campaign; India to help construct Mongolia’s first oil refinery; Brief generational history of Mongolia

Contents: Mongolia’s herders faces a ‘dzud’ weather catastrophe; China punishes Mongolia for Dalai Lama visit during financial crisis

Local Chinese governments on the border with Mongolia have imposed new fees on companies exporting minerals from Mongolia into China, a move that closely follows Mongolia’s warm welcome of Dalai Lama.

Contents: Mongolia in economic crisis asks the IMF for a bailout; Mongolia signs new mining deal with Rio Tinto for future growth

No, it is not a story borrowed from one of Nicolas Cage’s “National Treasure” films, although it does appear the actor discovered a special appreciation for rare artifacts while working on the Disney franchise.