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M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power

Apple's long-overdue overhaul of the Mac mini shrinks an already great package even more, yet it still punches far above its weight class.


M4 Mac mini

I've owned a Mac mini since the very first G4 model. In an era of bulky towers and a G4 Cube just years before that impressed but didn't deliver, the little box brought Apple power to a small desktop package, and I was enthused.

And since then, I've had one in service 24/7 constantly. Even now with a Mac Studio on my desk, there's one upstairs in use with a family member, one in the other room silently humming away acting as my network attached storage and test platform, and a few more on my shelf that I've hoarded over the years, just waiting for an application.


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Republican calls Biden-Harris border policies 'a joke'

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas about securing a second term.




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Trump transition live updates: Trump considering lawyer for deputy AG, sources say

Donald Trump is wasting no time in planning his return to the White House.




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Penn State Altoona professors edit new Northern Appalachia literary field guide

Todd Davis, professor of English and environmental studies, Carolyn G. Mahan, professor of biology and environmental studies, and Noah Davis, are the editors of “A Literary Field Guide to Northern Appalachia,” published by University of Georgia Press.




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News24 Business | Postbank turns the tide: Profits rise, fraud down as cleanup pays off

Postbank has said that it has reached a profit in the first two quarters of the financial year, with reported cases of fraud down 80% year-on-year.




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Chor Bizarre Is Back! A Look Inside The Iconic Restaurant That's Stolen Delhi's Heart Again

Eclectic interiors, bold cocktails, and flavours that pack a punch - Chor Bizarre has reopened, and it's better than ever.




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Waack Girls OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Prime Video's Latest Drama Series

Waack Girls, a Prime Video Original series, will release on November 22. The drama follows six women in Kolkata forming a dance group focused on waacking. Created by Sooni Taraporevala, it explores their journey overcoming personal struggles and societal pressures. The series stars Mekhola Bose, Rytasha Rathore, and others, with a compelling mix of humor, drama, and dance performances.




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SpaceX Plans To Develop 'Marslink' Network To Provide Internet On Mars

SpaceX has introduced a Marslink concept, a satellite-based communication network around Mars, to support interplanetary data exchange for future Mars missions. NASA reviewed this and other proposals, including Blue Origin's Blue Ring orbital tug and Lockheed Martin's MAVEN-based network. The Marslink network would build on SpaceX’s Starlink technology, currently providing internet connectivity on Earth. NASA aims to enhance Mars exploration through partnerships, with both commercial innovations and its laser-based communication system for deep-space data transfer.




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Baidu Unveils Xiaodu AI Glasses With 16-Megapixel Ultra-Wide-Angle Camera

Baidu, the Chinese tech giant, reportedly unveiled the Xiaodu AI Glasses on Tuesday. The company introduced the AI-integrated smart glasses in China and it reportedly comes with an AI assistant that can perform several tasks for users. The Xiaodu AI Glasses are said to weigh 45 grams and feature a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a four-microphone array.




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Bandish Bandits Season 2 on Prime Video: Release Date, Cast, Plot, and More

The highly anticipated Bandish Bandits Season 2 returns to Amazon Prime Video on December 13, 2024. Starring Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhry, the series continues to follow Tamanna and Radhe as they face higher stakes in their journey of love and music. This season will explore even more intense conflicts, as the characters navigate tradition versus ambition, all set to the soulful backdrop of Indian classical music.




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3rd T20I: Tilak Varma Ton Guides India To 11-Run Win Over South Africa

Tilak Varma's fabulous maiden T20I hundred formed the fulcrum of India's narrow 11-run victory over South Africa in the third match in Centurion on Wednesday.




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"Countries Once Divided...": Afridi's Big Appeal Amid Champions Trophy Row

India conveyed its stance of not travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, citing security concerns.




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Priyanka Chopra Shares Pics Of "Magical" Team From Citadel Season 2, Hides Malti Marie's Face Under Emoji

Priyanka wrote, "This is my magical team of Citadel S2"




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छोटे मास्टरशेफ ने 5 मिनट में बनाई ऐसी स्वादिष्ट दही तिखारी, छा गया Video, 6 करोड़ से ज्यादा लोगों ने देखी रेसिपी

एक रील अब सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो रही है, जिसमें एक छोटी बच्चा दही तिखारी की रेसिपी बता रहा है और साथ ही बनाकर दिखा भी रहा है. अपनी इस रील की वजह से ये बच्चा इंटरनेट पर लिटिल मास्टरशेफ के नाम छा गया है.




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शख्स ने बिना डरे कंधों पर उठा लिया दुनिया का सबसे भारी सांप, देखकर यूजर्स हैरान, रोंगटे खड़े कर देगा एनाकोंडा का ये Video

एक वीडियो अब सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो रहा है, जिसमें एक शख्स ने दुनिया के सबसे भारी सांप, विशाल हरे एनाकोंडा को अपने कंधों पर बड़ी आसानी से उठाकर इंटरनेट पर तहलका मचा दिया है.




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What Melania Trump Said About Jill Biden's Call Post Trump Assassination Attempt

Jill Biden reached out to Melania Trump after an assassination attempt on her husband Donald Trump in Pennsylvania's Butler City on July 13 this year.




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Italy's 12th century Castle Revival Brings Luxury To Umbrian Countryside

Umbria's Castle of Antognolla will soon transform into a Six Senses luxury resort.




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Biden, Xi To Meet In Peru This Week As World Leaders Shift Focus To Trump

US President Joe Biden will meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Peru on Saturday for the last of three in-person sit-downs between the leaders during the US president's term in office.




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Video: After Bridge Collapse, Man Uses Pipe To Cross Stream In Telangana

A video has shed light on the plight of villagers in Kalluru of Nirmal-Kuntala district in Telangana where a man is crossing a stream, Sudda Vagu, by sliding through a pipe from one end to the other.




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Video: Nitish Kumar Bends To Touch PM's Feet At Event, He Does This

Bonhomie was on display at an event in Darbhanga on Wednesday when Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar bent down to touch the feet of Narendra Modi, only to be stopped by the Prime Minister, who shook his hands instead.




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Donald Trump Hints At Constitution-Breaking 3rd Term As President. Details Here

Donald Trump, who has recently been elected for a second term as President of the United States, has told House Republicans that he might consider a constitution-breaking third term in office.




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UN Climate Draft Shows Deep Divide On Funding For Poorer Nations At COP29

A fresh draft of a UN climate deal released Wednesday offers wide-ranging options to raise funding for poorer countries, signalling that tough negotiations remain at the COP29 talks in Baku.




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"Welcome Back": Biden Congratulates President-Elect Trump At White House

Joe Biden welcomed Donald Trump back to the White House on Wednesday, in a show of civility to a bitter rival who failed to extend him the same courtesy four years ago.




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Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping To Meet In Peru On Saturday

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Saturday at the APEC summit in Peru, in what will likely be their last encounter before Donald Trump returns to the White House, US officials said.




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What Melania Trump Said About Jill Biden's Call Post Trump Assassination Attempt

Jill Biden reached out to Melania Trump after an assassination attempt on her husband Donald Trump in Pennsylvania's Butler City on July 13 this year.




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Biden, Xi To Meet In Peru This Week As World Leaders Shift Focus To Trump

US President Joe Biden will meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Peru on Saturday for the last of three in-person sit-downs between the leaders during the US president's term in office.




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"Dirty And Dangerous, But...": Foreigner's Video Praising Delhi Goes Viral

An Irish-Persian vlogger's Instagram post about living in Delhi is going viral on social media. In his post, Sean Hammond shared a long caption detailing his experience living in the city.




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Italy's 12th century Castle Revival Brings Luxury To Umbrian Countryside

Umbria's Castle of Antognolla will soon transform into a Six Senses luxury resort.




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Trump Hints At Constitution-Breaking 3rd Term As President. Details Here

Donald Trump, who has recently been elected for a second term as President of the United States, has told House Republicans that he might consider a constitution-breaking third term in office.




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Video: Nitish Kumar Bends To Touch PM's Feet At Event, He Does This

Bonhomie was on display at an event in Darbhanga on Wednesday when Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar bent down to touch the feet of Narendra Modi, only to be stopped by the Prime Minister, who shook his hands instead.




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"Dirty And Dangerous, But...": Foreigner's Video Praising Delhi Goes Viral

An Irish-Persian vlogger's Instagram post about living in Delhi is going viral on social media. In his post, Sean Hammond shared a long caption detailing his experience living in the city.




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Vodafone Idea shares in green as net loss narrows in Q2, ARPU rises to Rs 166 - Moneycontrol

  1. Vodafone Idea shares in green as net loss narrows in Q2, ARPU rises to Rs 166  Moneycontrol
  2. Voda Idea Q2 loss narrows to Rs 7,176 crore  The Times of India
  3. Vodafone Idea shares up 3% today; what MOFSL says post Q2 results  Business Today
  4. Vi Q2 results: Net loss narrows to Rs.7,175 crores, Arpu at Rs 156  Business Standard
  5. Vodafone Idea shares slip 2% ahead of Q2 results today  The Economic Times




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Government Condemns Genocide Disinformation Efforts

[SAnews.gov.za] The Government of South Africa has condemned the spreading of disinformation concerning its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).




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NAHCON to provide N90bn Hajj subsidy documents

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, on Wednesday, failed to give an accurate account of how the N90bn subsidy paid by the Federal Government for the 2024 Hajj exercise was utilised. The House of Representatives, in July 2024, set up the panel, following the adoption of a motion titled, “Urgent need to investigate the National


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Suspects caught: Cape Town police arrest two with firearms in separate incidents




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Update: SAFA president Danny Jordan and two others in court over R1.3 million fraud and theft charges granted bail




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My fellow South Africans: President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to address the nation on food poisoning deaths




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South Africans divided on whether ‘starving and dehydrated’ illegal miners should be rescued





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Seplat Energy announces currency exchange rates for Q3 2024 interim dividend

Seplat Energy Plc has confirmed that the below currency exchange rate is applicable in determining Q3 2024 interim dividend to shareholders that will receive the dividend payment in Naira (NGN): The exchange rate for the Naira amounts payable is the NAFEM closing rate for November 11, 2024 Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 1,681.42 NGN

The post Seplat Energy announces currency exchange rates for Q3 2024 interim dividend first appeared on Business Hallmark.




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Julius Berger delivering long lasting projects nationwide – NIPR

– Lauds Oborevwori’s audacious projects in Delta The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has commended engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, for consistently delivering top quality jobs nationwide. The Institute also commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State for the construction of legacy projects across the state. NIPR Vice President, Professor Emmanuel Dandaura […]

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Simelane sidesteps VBS bank questions




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State accountability urged amid pesticide-related child deaths




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Biden, Xi to meet in Lima on sidelines of APEC summit in Peru

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet November 16 on the sidelines of the 2024 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC summit in Lima, Peru, the White House announced Wednesday. The meeting follows the leaders' last in-person engagement a year ago on the sidelines of the APEC summit in California, and their 2022 meeting in Bali on the sidelines of the G20 summit. Biden and Xi are expected to revisit areas of cooperation, particularly the resumption of military-to-military contacts, efforts to combat the global fentanyl crisis and nascent work to deal with the risks of Artificial Intelligence, or AI, a senior administration said in a briefing with reporters Wednesday. The U.S. president will also express "deep concern" over Beijing's support for Moscow's war against Ukraine, and the deployment of North Korean troops to aid Russia, said the official, who requested anonymity to speak on the upcoming meeting. The official said Biden will also reiterate his "longstanding concern" over China's "unfair trade policies and non-market economic practices" that hurt American workers. The official added Biden will raise Chinese cyber-attack efforts on U.S. civilian critical infrastructure as well as Beijing's increased military activities around Taiwan and the South China Sea while also underscoring the importance of respect for human rights. The meeting is likely to be the last between Biden and Xi ahead of the incoming administration of Donald Trump in January. The president-elect has appointed ardent China critics in key foreign policy positions that could lead to a more confrontational U.S. posture toward Beijing. They include Republican Congressman Mike Waltz as Trump's pick for national security adviser and Senator Marco Rubio as secretary of state. Whatever the next administration decides, they're going to need to find ways to manage the "tough, complicated relationship" between the U.S. and China, the official said in response to a question from VOA. "Russia, cross-strait issues, the South China Sea and cyber are areas the next administration is going to need to think about carefully, because those are areas of deep policy difference with China, and I don't expect that will disappear," the official said. Xi is also likely anticipating what the Trump administration plans to do about global trade, particularly whether he will enact promises to impose steep tariffs on all Chinese goods.




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Storm outside PAR strengthens as it approaches PH, may arrive Thursday

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Man-yi, which will be assigned the local name “Pepito,” continues to intensify as it moves near the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Thursday said Man-yi was last spotted some 1,375 kilometers (km) east of northeastern Mindanao, still outside the PAR. It packs maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour (kph) near its center, with gusts of up to 105 kph. Man-yi is moving southwestward at 25 kph, with strong to gale-force winds extending outwards up to 380 km from the tropical storm’s center. It […]...

Keep on reading: Storm outside PAR strengthens as it approaches PH, may arrive Thursday




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As Trump reclaims the Presidency, James Deakin says 'people have had enough' of celebrity endorsements

As the dust settles after one of the most contentious election seasons in modern history, TV host and online personality James Deakin reflects on the shifting power dynamics in the world of journalism, censorship, and the impact of political endorsements in his new commentary uploaded on the Peanut Gallery Media Network’s online platforms. According to Deakin, the media landscape has been forever altered, and it’s clear: “The (American) mainstream media are officially dead.” Watch the full episode on the PGMN YouTube channel here: Deakin’s sharp critique points out that US-based mainstream outlets have lost the trust of the public. “People […]...

Keep on reading: As Trump reclaims the Presidency, James Deakin says 'people have had enough' of celebrity endorsements




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UNMISS calls for tangible evidence of progress toward democratic elections in South Sudan

Juba, South Sudan — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has called for tangible evidence of progress toward democratic elections the country. Briefing the United Nations Security Council this week, special representative of the secretary-general and head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, told government leaders “the clock on the extension is already ticking.” Since winning its independence in 2011, South Sudan is just beginning its fourth extension of the transitional period government, with elections now rescheduled for 2026. Speaking for Haysom, U.N. South Sudan acting spokesperson Rabindra Giri said, “The international community needs tangible evidence that this country’s leaders and political elite are genuinely committed to a democratic future.” As the country struggles with increasing internal conflict, the delay in democratic reform affects the hopes for peace, stability and development, even beyond South Sudan's borders, impacting the entire East African region. UNMISS officials stressed that time is running out for political leaders to fulfill their obligations under the peace agreement. “We must collectively seize the opportunity to make this extension the last and deliver the peace and democracy that the people of South Sudan deserve,” Giri said. On the streets of Juba, South Sudanese citizens were eager to talk about how the delays in implementing the peace agreement raise doubts about whether their leaders genuinely care about the nation’s well-being and are impacting their hopes for peace, stability and development.    Nunu Diana, a women’s rights advocate in South Sudan, is one of them. “I think because of the extension, personally, as a young person, I have lost morale in the governance system of the country,” Diana said. Data Gordon, an advocate for peace and gender equality, is another. “The time for political statements without tangible and time-bound action is over," Gorton said. "For elections to take place as scheduled, the government needs to walk the talk.” UNMISS said it is moving ahead with support to the National Elections Commission, while Haysom highlighted civic education, preparing for voter registration, a code of conduct between political parties, civil society, media and election security among the areas that the parties could immediately address. Haysom said time is a nonrenewable resource. He said this is South Sudan’s last chance to deliver on its promise of democracy, and there is a need for sustained international support while holding South Sudan's leaders accountable to their own commitments. “This cannot be business as usual for the parties to the peace agreement, the political elite, the guarantors of the peace agreement or the international community," Giri said. "We must collectively seize the opportunity to make this extension the last and deliver the peace and democracy that the people of South Sudan deserve.”




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Explosions outside Brazil's Supreme Court leave 1 dead, force justices to evacuate

SAO PAULO — Two explosions outside Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday killed a man and forced the justices and staff to evacuate the building in the capital of Brasilia. The court said in a statement that two very strong blasts were heard at about 7:30 p.m. local time, shortly after Wednesday's session had finished. It added that all the justices and staff left the building safely after the incident. A police statement had said earlier that an artifact exploded outside the court. Local firefighters confirmed that one man died at the scene but did not identify him. Local media reported that the second explosion occurred about 20 seconds after the first. The incident took place in Brasilia's Three Powers Plaza, where Brazil's main government buildings, including the Supreme Court, Congress and presidential palace, are located. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was not in the neighboring presidential palace at the time of the blasts, spokesperson José Chrispiniano said. Police blocked all access to the area, and the presidential security bureau was conducting a sweep of the grounds around the presidential palace. Brazil's federal police force said it was investigating and did not provide a motive. The Supreme Court in recent years has become a target for threats by far-right groups and supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro due to its crackdown on the spread of false information. Justice Alexandre de Moraes in particular has been a focus for their ire. Earlier, another explosion was heard outside Brazil's Congress, but it apparently did not cause damages. 




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Biden and Trump meet at White House

Joe Biden and Donald Trump meet in the White House to discuss the transfer of power. A transfer of power may be imminent in Germany as well as Olaf Scholz is under pressure to call a confidence vote after the collapse of his governing coalition. Elsewhere in Europe, Kyiv is attacked by Russian missiles. A look at Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. secretary of defense. Plus, the economy of the West Bank.




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At APEC and G20, Biden faces leaders worried about US policy changes

White House — In what will likely be his farewell appearance on the world stage, President Joe Biden faces a daunting question: what to tell world leaders wondering about potential changes in U.S. policies when President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House with his America First agenda. Biden is set to depart for Peru and Brazil Thursday for two major economic summits. Biden is scheduled to spend Friday and Saturday in Lima with leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, made up of 21 member economies that promote free trade in the region.  He will be in Rio de Janeiro on Monday and Tuesday to meet with leaders of the world's 20 largest economies at the Group of 20 summit. On the way to Rio from Lima, Biden will make a brief stop at Manaus for a climate-focused engagement in Brazil's state of Amazonas. In his meetings, Biden must face allies and partners who four years ago may have been skeptical about his "America is back" message and the durability of U.S. global commitments. These leaders saw Trump, during his first term, act to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord and threaten to pull out of NATO. Uncertainties about future U.S. policy will complicate efforts to reach an agenda on issues of global concern such as trade, poverty and debt alleviation, climate change, sustainable development, and green energy. "There will be a lot of combination of lamenting, speculation, guessing about what we'll see coming first in terms of policies out of the campaign and how countries are best able to position themselves," said Victor Cha, president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. 'America's allies are vital' To these leaders, Biden's message is that "America's allies are vital to America's national security," said national security adviser Jake Sullivan, who previewed the trip to reporters on Wednesday. "They make us stronger. They multiply our capability. They take a burden off of our shoulders. They contribute to our common causes," Sullivan said. He underscored that Biden would be attending the APEC summit when U.S. alliances in the region were at an "all-time high," with bolstered ties with Japan, Korea, Australia and the Philippines. Biden will hold a trilateral meeting on the sidelines of APEC with President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan to "discuss the importance of institutionalizing" the progress made so that it carries forward through the transition to the new administration, Sullivan said. Whatever the questions surrounding the next administration, Biden will emphasize his faith in the "ideals of American engagement around the world," said Josh Lipsky, senior director of the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center. "He believes it is in the best interest of both America and the world for it to continue," Lipsky said. "And not one election or one president can undercut that, from his perspective." Biden's agenda In Rio de Janeiro, Biden will "demonstrate the strong value proposition of the United States to developing countries and lead the G20 to work together to address shared global challenges," the White House said. He is expected to hold bilateral meetings with summit hosts Peruvian President Dina Boluarte and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In Lima, he is set to support Peru's initiative to expand APEC's economic inclusion efforts to empower workers in the informal economy, said Matt Murray, U.S. senior official for APEC. In Rio, he will focus on workers' rights and clean economic growth and attend the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, Lula's initiative aimed at accelerating global efforts to reduce hunger and poverty by 2030. In Manaus, Biden will make history as the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Brazilian Amazon. There, he will deliver remarks on climate conservation and engage Indigenous leaders working to preserve the rainforest. Symbolic and short-lived Many of Biden's efforts will be mostly symbolic and short-lived, as the incoming U.S. administration could bring dramatically different priorities on global welfare programs and climate change. Analysts say that while the world has watched U.S. leadership swing from Republican to Democratic and back again in recent years, Chinese President Xi Jinping will seek to project an image of stability as he exerts his vision of China's increased role on the global stage. In Peru, Xi will inaugurate a $1.3 billion megaport, part of China's infrastructure investment program that has bought him influence in various parts of the world. Beijing has increased diplomatic engagement in the region, with Xi visiting 11 Latin American countries since becoming president, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. Summit hosts Peru and Brazil are set to honor him with state visits this month. A meeting between Biden and Xi, likely their last during Biden's term, is scheduled in Lima for Saturday. The meeting comes as Trump appoints ardent China critics in key foreign policy positions, moves that could lead to a more confrontational U.S. posture toward Beijing. Whatever the next administration decides, it's going to need to find ways to manage the "tough, complicated relationship" between the U.S. and China, a senior official said when asked what Biden might tell Xi to expect from the incoming administration.