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Title: A Storm in the Tariff Sea: Malaysia and ASEAN’s Opportunity Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions

Not waiting for the previous round to cool down, the United States has again escalated its tariff policy. On 12 April 2025, China announced a 125% retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods, following earlier U.S. measures that raised total tariffs on Chinese imports to 145%—a combination of a 10% base rate, a new 125% “reciprocal” tariff, and an earlier 10% fentanyl-linked tariff. Days prior, President Trump had also imposed a 10% blanket tariff on all other countries’ imports for 90 days.

Building Real Intelligence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

The leading global commentators on the future of humanity have often framed one of the defining issues for humanity as the trajectory humankind will take with Artificial Intelligence.

The Role of World Leaders for Sustainability

With the remaining more or less than five years towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the progress of its 17 goals seems to be rather slow and stagnated. According to the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024, the current progress falls far short of what is intended to meet the SDGs, and this is mainly due to the convergence of multiple global crises.

‘Idul Fitri, returning to one’s Primordial Nature

Muslims the world over are currently in their festive mood, particularly in Malaysia where they celebrate ‘Idul Fitri for roughly a month.
In appreciating the significance of ‘Idul Fitri, we often come across its explanation as “returning to the fiTrah,” with the “T” therein representing a special Arabic alphabet which is pronounced with a stronger, more emphatic “t” sound.

Fasting : A Tradition of Major Religions

Ramadhan al-Kareem! As we enter one of the most important months in the Islamic calendar, Muslims all over the world begin their annual religious obligation of abstaining from food, drink, and sexual intercourse from dawn to dusk for a whole month.

Understanding Ethical Digital Mental Health Challenges

The integration of technology into mental health care has introduced innovative ways to address mental health challenges through digital interventions. From mobile applications (apps) to telehealth platforms, these tools have the potential to enhance access to care, reduce stigma, and personalise treatments. However, as with any advancement, these innovations come with ethical considerations, especially in the context of preserving human dignity, privacy, and equity.

Faith Is The Outcome of Certainty, Not Doubt

The resurgence of religious zeal is often blamed for deepening cultural divisions, fueling political polarisation, and complicating global discourse. Many see the unwavering conviction of religious belief—whether expressed through prominent religious figures, megachurches, or violent extremist groups—as the root cause of social tensions.

Role of Universities In The Post-Truth, Post-Normal Era

The post-truth and post-normal era is characterised by misinformation, moral inconsistency and loss of confidence in institutions. This has resulted in the present society to be at a philosophical crossroads.

Inaction on Gaza: The Cowardice of Muslim Leaders?

Recently, Professor Shaykh Dr. Ali al-Qaradaghi, the Secretary-General of the Qatar-based International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS)—an organization formerly led by the late Yusuf al-Qaradawi—expressed deep anguish over the inaction of Muslim leaders in the face of the ongoing genocide in Gaza

Russia and Islamic World’s Promising Shared Future

The recent months have seen pivotal events that further signal the momentum for the rise of a multipolar world order.
Following the 16th BRICS+ Summit in Kazan…