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

Former Malaysian PM blames aggressive U.S. leadership as escalating conflicts

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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks to Nikkei Asia in Tokyo on May 24. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

NORMAN GOH, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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