The journey of a Chinese weather balloon across the United States, which has now been shot down by a highly advanced US fighter jet, had gripped the world's attention.

The United States will be the first country to pull the nuclear trigger, an American academic and political commentator has warned.  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned that NATO must avoid a direct military confrontation with Russia that could lead to a third world war.

Security experts warn a move by EU nations Finland and Sweden to join NATO could potentially trigger a new world war.

The head of the UK armed forces has warned if current, smaller conflicts escalate out of control, drawing in more countries and weapons, world war three might break out.

If the US takes an offensive action against Iran, it might well ignite World War III, because Russia and China cannot stand by and see the Islamic Republic attacked by the West, a US academic says.

The US military’s recent missile and nuclear bomb tests coupled with Trump’s meeting with all members of Senate indicate Washington’s preparation for war with North Korea, an analyst says.