Rio Times · Asia Intelligence Brief July 13

—South Korea The Constitutional Court formally removed President Yoon Suk-yeol from office over his failed martial law attempt.

—Thailand A bar fire in Bangkok killed at least 27 people, reigniting anger over nightlife safety standards.

—Japan The Nikkei index sank more than 4 per cent on Monday as Iran war fears triggered a global energy shock.

—Kashmir Explosions in the disputed region threatened a ceasefire agreed by India and Pakistan only a day earlier.