South Korea urges North Korea to dialogue for peace.
In Peru, two women have died from "atypical waves" caused by the eruption of the submarine volcano near Tonga.
In Fort Worth, Texas, authorities are investigating an attack at a synagogue that ended in the death of the suspect.
Beijing applies a zero tolerance strategy against covid-19 during the Winter Olympics.
In the United States, efforts are increasing to inform parents of children not vaccinated against covid-19.