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  "id": 12817043,
  "title": "US opens direct talks with Myanmar’s generals, reversing years of isolation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/us-opens-direct-talks-with-myanmars-generals-reversing-years-of-12817043",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T06:41:00.000Z",
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  "summary": "US Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research Michael Vance’s role in efforts to shut down scam centres in Myanmar could pave the way for broader engagement.",
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        "title": "PM’s talks with Myanmar president aimed at resolving refugee issue, says Fahmi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/pms-talks-with-myanmar-president-aimed-at-resolving-refugee-issue",
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "US begins direct talks with Myanmar in reversal of isolation attempts following military coup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/us-begins-direct-talks-with-myanmar-in-reversal-of-isolation-attempts",
        "published": "2026-10-08T06:24:18.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Nikkei Asia",
        "title": "Malaysia's Anwar backs Myanmar's ASEAN return after repatriation talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/malaysias-anwar-backs-myanmars-asean-return-after-repatriation-talks",
        "published": "2026-10-08T06:33:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar-Min Aung Hlaing talks focus on refugees, not recognition of Myanmar govt, says Fahmi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/anwar-min-aung-hlaing-talks-focus-on-refugees-not-recognition-of",
        "published": "2026-10-08T06:40:58.000Z"
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