The Taliban in Afghanistan called on the incoming administration of US President-elect Joe Biden to honour the February agreement to withdraw US troops. Mr Biden is <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/biden-transition-gets-under-way-despite-legal-challenges-1.1108335">getting to work</a>, setting up his transition team and hinting at quick measures after he takes office on January 20. On Monday, Mr Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris met a newly formed coronavirus advisory board. The task force is made up of doctors, scientists and public health experts. Mr Biden addressed the US people after the briefing, telling Americans: "I implore you to wear a mask." President Donald Trump is yet to accept defeat and the broader Republican party is split over accepting the result. Here is the latest from the US transition process: