{
  "id": 15099820,
  "title": "U.S. holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/u-s-holds-more-secret-talks-with-myanmars-military-backed-rulers-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T01:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/17/asia-pacific/politics/us-myanmar-secret-talks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington and Myanmar's military-backed government engaged in secret talks in Tokyo last week, according to sources familiar with the matter. This meeting marked the second in a month, as the U.S. seeks to re-engage with the generals who ousted the previous government in a coup in 2021. Earlier meetings in Myanmar's capital, Naypyitaw, in mid-September centered on securing the release of an American businessman and dismantling scam centers that prey on Americans, activities that could potentially lead to broader discussions. The precise topics of last week's talks remain unclear, as three sources with knowledge of the meeting requested anonymity due to its sensitive nature. While the specifics of the discussions are unknown, the U.S. appears to be making strides in rebuilding its relationship with Myanmar's military rulers.",
  "summary": "It was their second meeting in a month as Washington steps up reengagement with the generals it shunned after their 2021 coup.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}