NEWSTACHE on Nostr: 1. South Korean President Arrest: South Korean law enforcement officers detained ...
1. South Korean President Arrest: South Korean law enforcement officers detained impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law fiasco. This is the first time a sitting president in South Korea has been arrested. [Link](https://fortune.com/asia/2025/01/14/south-korea-police-arrest-impeached-president-yoon-suk-yeol-martial-law/)
2. Meta Layoffs: Meta Platforms Inc. announced plans to cut roughly 5% of its staff, targeting its lowest performers. This move marks the first significant round of layoffs at the tech giant since it rebranded from Facebook Inc. [Link](https://fortune.com/2025/01/14/meta-cut-5-percent-staff-lowest-performers-layoffs/)
3. SEC Lawsuit Against Elon Musk: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Elon Musk over delayed disclosure of his Twitter stake, alleging that he gained over $150 million by doing so. [Link](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/sec-sues-elon-musk-over-delayed-twitter-stock-disclosure-alleges-150-million-underpayment/articleshow/117249519.cms)
4. Biden's Cuba Policy: U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he will remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. This move could pave the way for improved relations between the two countries. [Link](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/15/biden-to-remove-cuba-from-terrorism-list)
5. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Israel and Hamas are reportedly close to reaching a ceasefire agreement, ending 11 days of violence in the Gaza Strip. The deal would see a significant reduction in hostilities, with Egypt acting as a mediator. [Link](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/15/israel-war-gaza-ceasefire-hostages-news-hamas/)
2. Meta Layoffs: Meta Platforms Inc. announced plans to cut roughly 5% of its staff, targeting its lowest performers. This move marks the first significant round of layoffs at the tech giant since it rebranded from Facebook Inc. [Link](https://fortune.com/2025/01/14/meta-cut-5-percent-staff-lowest-performers-layoffs/)
3. SEC Lawsuit Against Elon Musk: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Elon Musk over delayed disclosure of his Twitter stake, alleging that he gained over $150 million by doing so. [Link](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/sec-sues-elon-musk-over-delayed-twitter-stock-disclosure-alleges-150-million-underpayment/articleshow/117249519.cms)
4. Biden's Cuba Policy: U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he will remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. This move could pave the way for improved relations between the two countries. [Link](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/15/biden-to-remove-cuba-from-terrorism-list)
5. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Israel and Hamas are reportedly close to reaching a ceasefire agreement, ending 11 days of violence in the Gaza Strip. The deal would see a significant reduction in hostilities, with Egypt acting as a mediator. [Link](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/15/israel-war-gaza-ceasefire-hostages-news-hamas/)