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US lifts sanctions on Myanmar businessman’s daughter Theint Win Htet
On 9 October 2026 the United States removed Theint Win Htet, daughter of a Myanmar military‑linked businessman, from its sanctions list after she filed a lawsuit seeking delisting. The move was noted by the Treasury, her lawyer Erich Ferrari, and the campaign group Justice for Myanmar.
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US begins direct talks with Myanmar's military government
The Trump administration has initiated direct discussions with Myanmar's military-installed government, a significant departure from its previous isolationist policy. The talks initially focused on combating scam centers and securing an American businessman's release.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificMyanmar military airstrike kills 33 in Rakhine state
A Myanmar military airstrike near a market in Rakhine state killed at least 33 people and injured 36, according to the Arakan Army rebel group and a local aid worker. The incident occurred in Kyauktaw, an area described as being far from current fighting.
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Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after jail term
Myanmar state media reported the deportation of US businessman Adam Castillo after he spent months in jail. Supporters claim the charges against him were fabricated. The Washington Post reported Castillo had been jailed for three months.
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Thai woman sentenced to one year in Myanmar for immigration violation
A Thai woman has been sentenced to one year in prison in Myanmar for violating immigration laws. Pavinee Supasirivisan is accused of killing her ex-husband, a U.S. diplomat, and could still face a murder trial.
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Rohingya refugees rally in Bangladesh demanding return to Myanmar
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh held a rally to demand safe return to Myanmar, marking the ninth anniversary of Rohingya Genocide Day. Most fled Myanmar in 2017 after a government crackdown, and the International Court of Justice is hearing a genocide case against Myanmar.
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Politics · Asia-PacificAnutin urges cautious Myanmar engagement ahead of Jakarta talks
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urged 'calibrated re-engagement' with Myanmar during a speech at ASEAN headquarters in Jakarta, ahead of a scheduled meeting with junta leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing. No left-rated outlet covered the story.
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