![Indian forces step up operations against Maoists after 22 police killed in ambush Indian forces step up operations against Maoists after 22 police killed in ambush](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61617689241_INDIA.jpg)
Indian forces step up operations against Maoists after 22 police killed in ambush
The Maoists, also known as Naxals, say they are fighting for the poor who have been left behind in India's economic boom.
Tue Apr 06 2021
![Philippine protest over permission for security forces to enter university Philippine protest over permission for security forces to enter university](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41611036846_MANILA.jpg)
Philippine protest over permission for security forces to enter university
President Rodrigo Duterte's government has stepped up efforts to end a Maoist-led rebellion.
Tue Jan 19 2021
![After ending ceasefire, Philippine leader says peace talks over too After ending ceasefire, Philippine leader says peace talks over too](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51485738455_RodrigoDuterte.jpg)
After ending ceasefire, Philippine leader says peace talks over too
Duterte called off a unilateral ceasefire on Friday, two days after the New People's Army (NPA) did the same.
Sun Feb 05 2017
![Aishah's family hoping for her return in the month of Ramadan Aishah's family hoping for her return in the month of Ramadan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51454130734_SitiAishahLondon.jpg)
Aishah's family hoping for her return in the month of Ramadan
The family of Siti Aishah Abdul Wahab, 72, the Malaysian-born woman believed to have been confined by a cult-like Maoist sect in London, are hoping for her to return and celebrate Hari Raya with them.
Sun Jan 31 2016
![Cult leader who brainwashed Siti Aishah, jailed for decades of abuse Cult leader who brainwashed Siti Aishah, jailed for decades of abuse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51454130734_SitiAishahLondon.jpg)
Cult leader who brainwashed Siti Aishah, jailed for decades of abuse
A Maoist cult leader who brainwashed and raped followers in his London commune, and kept his own daughter imprisoned for three decades, was jailed Friday for 23 years.
Sat Jan 30 2016
![UK Maoist cult followers brainwashed, raped; daughter imprisoned 30 years - Prosecutor UK Maoist cult followers brainwashed, raped; daughter imprisoned 30 years - Prosecutor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51447385075_Maoist.jpg)
UK Maoist cult followers brainwashed, raped; daughter imprisoned 30 years - Prosecutor
It was informed that Aravindan Balakrishnan had influenced the victims using mental and physical dominance and violence and sexual degradation.
Fri Nov 13 2015
![Four dead as India train derails, sabotage suspected Four dead as India train derails, sabotage suspected](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-06/41403679655_295x200.jpg)
Four dead as India train derails, sabotage suspected
Some 12 carriages of the Rajdhani Express traveling from New Delhi to the northeastern state of Assam, toppled over at around 2:00am.
Wed Jun 25 2014
The joys of being held captive - by the imagination
The story of Siti Aishah Abdul Wahab and her 3 decade-long saga may still have some legs to run. Lets pray for a fairy tale ending where she returns to the bosom of her family for a happy reunion.
Tue Dec 03 2013
![Perhambaan di Britain: 'Komrad Bala' dakwa diri sebagai Nabi Isa Perhambaan di Britain: 'Komrad Bala' dakwa diri sebagai Nabi Isa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/81385546329_295x200.jpg)
Perhambaan di Britain: 'Komrad Bala' dakwa diri sebagai Nabi Isa
Pemimpin kumpulan Maoist, Aravindan Balakrishnan gesa pengikutnya supaya menyerahkan segala ribuan wang Pound Sterling dengan alasan untuk perjuangan.
Fri Nov 29 2013
![Stroke pushed enslaved women in London to seek help Stroke pushed enslaved women in London to seek help](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/61385532199_295x200.jpg)
Stroke pushed enslaved women in London to seek help
London police say not getting treatment for stroke may have pushed the three women to seek help.
Thu Nov 28 2013
![British 'slavery' case couple 'were Maoists' British 'slavery' case couple 'were Maoists'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/41385210299_295x200.jpg)
British 'slavery' case couple 'were Maoists'
Aravindan Balakrishnan and his Tanzanian wife Chanda who allegedly held three women as "slaves" were prominent Maoist activists in the 1970s
Tue Nov 26 2013
![Nepal vote suspect: key regional party Nepal vote suspect: key regional party](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/41385127753_295x200.jpg)
Nepal vote suspect: key regional party
Fears of a prolonged political crisis in Nepal deepened after a regional party joined the Maoists in alleging poll-rigging held this week.
Fri Nov 22 2013