Mahathir warns of looming 'third world war' amid rising tensions

TOKYO -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has issued a stark warning about the possibility of a World War III, emphasizing the rising tensions among global superpowers.

In an interview on the sidelines of Nikkei's Future of Asia forum in Tokyo, Mahathir highlighted aggressive American leadership and unyielding stances as perpetuating global discord, cautioning that the world might be heading toward war if the U.S. continues to antagonize Russia.