A Moldovan-flagged chemical tanker is hit by a missile near the Port of Odesa, seriously injuring two crew members, according to Moldova's naval agency. It is unclear who launched the missile. (Reuters)
Hong Kong reports a record 10,010 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, which is the first time that the territory has reported more than 10,000 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. (ABC News)
Indonesia reports a record 61,631 new COVID-19 recoveries in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 4.73 million. (detikNews)
Malaysia reports a record for the second consecutive day of 32,070 new COVID-19 cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3.33 million. (Malay Mail)
Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak says that the country is ready to hold talks with Russia on neutral status in order to implement a ceasefire. A time and place is expected to be announced. (Reuters)(The Independent)
ChineseForeign MinisterWang Yi urges Russia to respect the "territorial sovereignty" of Ukraine and to "put an end to civilian casualties by resuming negotiations." (CNN)