Thursday, May 14, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 05/14/2026

The Irrawaddy — Traders Cast Doubt on Regime’s Plan to Sell Premium Rice to US
 
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DAILY BRIEFING

Thursday, May 14, 2026

 

Myo Pyae

Traders Cast Doubt on Regime’s Plan to Sell Premium Rice to US

The regime has taken steps to export paw hsan rice to the US, but conflict in Sagaing Region and financial constraints may hinder large-scale shipments, sellers say.

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Maung Kavi

New Myanmar Regime Launches Coordinated Diplomatic Assault on ASEAN

Rebranded junta and its political proxies go on offensive after failing to gain acceptance from regional bloc.

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The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Regime Secures Key Positions at Magwe–Chin Border

The military has seized control of both critical junctions—Saw and Yaw—where the road leads from northern Magwe into the mountains of Chin State. But will it push further?

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AFP

Trump Heralds ‘Fantastic Future’ for US and China as Talks With Xi Begin

Warm words and ceremony masked deep tensions as the US and China tackled trade, Iran and Taiwan at a high-stakes summit in Beijing.

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