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3 stories from Myanmar on One Turn, since October 14, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.

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GDP growth-2.0%2025, World Bank
Inflation8.8%2019, World Bank
Unemployment3.0%2025, World Bank
GDP per person$1,4892025, World Bank

Stories

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Politics · Naypyidaw, Myanmar

Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to her son for first time in over five years

Kim Aris, son of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, spoke with her for 20 minutes by phone from Myanmar's embassy in London, the first contact in more than five years. He said she sounded fairly healthy, and the call came as detention restrictions were reported to be loosening.

The Guardian, The Hindu · See it on the globe

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Politics · Naypyidaw, Myanmar

US reportedly holding secret talks with Myanmar's military ruler

The Trump administration is reported to be holding secret talks with Myanmar's military leader, who faces genocide accusations.

Al Jazeera · See it on the globe

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Justice · Kokang, Myanmar

Chinese court sentences three triad members to death over Myanmar scam hubs

A Chinese court sentenced three triad members to death for crimes tied to scam centres in Myanmar's Kokang region, including fraud, drug trafficking, gambling, prostitution and the murders of two Chinese citizens.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 13 · The story so far

CBS News · See it on the globe

Figures: Myanmar on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.

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