Category Archives: World News – ABC Audio

Gaza peace plan moving into next phase, Middle East special enjoy Steve Witkoff says
Steve Witkoff, US special envoy, arrives for a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. US negotiators will join European leaders in Paris on Tuesday in the latest effo...
Mariam Khan and Meredith Deliso, ABC News Jan 15, 2026

Iran protests: US sanctioning Iranian officials over 'brutal crackdown'
People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Demonstrations have been ongoing since December, triggered by soaring inflation and the collapse of the rial, and have expanded into br...
David Brennan, ABC News Jan 15, 2026

Construction crane collapses on passenger train in Thailand, killing at least 32, officials say
A view of the scene after a crane being used to build a high-speed rail bridge collapsed onto a passenger train killing at least 12 injuring 30 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on January 14, 2026 (Depa...
Kevin Shalvey and Morgan Winsor, ABC News Jan 14, 2026

South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge
Former Prosecutor General Yoon Suk-yeol speaks to declare his bid for presidency at a memorial dedicated to the noble sacrifice of independence fighter Yun Bong-gil on June 29, 2021 in Seoul, South Ko...
ABC News Jan 14, 2026

Iran protests: Trump says he's been told the 'killing' has stopped, executions won't occur
People gather during protest on January 8, 2026, in Tehran, Iran. (Anonymous/Getty Images)(LONDON) -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's been informed that the "killing" in Iran has stopp...
David Brennan, Morgan Winsor, and Meredith Deliso, ABC News Jan 14, 2026

US talks pose 'conundrum' for Greenland, Denmark: Analysts
The flag of Greenland, known locally as "Erfalasorput" flies next to the Church of Our Saviour on March 30, 2025 in Nuuk, Greenland. (Leon Neal/Getty Images)(LONDON) -- U.S. officials are expected to ...
David Brennan, ABC News Jan 14, 2026

Vance, Rubio set to meet Danish officials amid Trump's threats to 'acquire' Greenland
Greenland residents and political leaders have publicly rejected suggestions by U.S. President Donald Trump that the Arctic island could become part of the United States. Greenland, an autonomous terr...
Chris Boccia, ABC News Jan 14, 2026

Iran protests: Trump says 'HELP IS ON ITS WAY' as death toll hits 2,000
Iranian protesters participate in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. The rally takes place in Tehran against the recent anti-government unrest, opposition to the U.S. and Isr...
David Brennan, ABC News Jan 13, 2026

Authorities announce major bust in Canada's biggest gold heist ever
Peel Regional Police and the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau will announce details and arrests made concerning the theft of gold from Pearson International Airport in Toronto, April 17, 2024. Pee...
Aaron Katersky, Josh Margolin, and Aleem Agha, ABC News Jan 12, 2026

Iranian leader, Trump trade threats as activists say protest deaths rising
Hundreds joined a public rally in London in support of the protestors in Iran, calling for regime change from clerical rule and for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to step down. (Lab Ky Mo/SOPA Images/LightRoc...
David Brennan, ABC News Jan 12, 2026
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