The United States holds secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo

Updated 2026-10-18 · told from many outlets at once

The United States held secret talks with Myanmar's military regime in Tokyo last week.

• The U.S. and Myanmar's military-backed regime held secret talks in Tokyo last week.
• The U.S. discussed access to Myanmar's rare-earth deposits in talks with its military rulers.

Outlets: DVB, ORF News (Austria), Prothom Alo English, Taipei Times, The Irrawaddy, The Japan Times, Times of India (Top)

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