International News 12 May 2026
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Impeachment Vote Against Sara Duterte Begins, Her Path to the 2028 Philippine Presidential Race Faces Uncertainty
The Philippine Parliament began voting on Monday (May 11, 2026) on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, a move that could seriously threaten her ambitions to run in the 2028 presidential election. The impeachment proceedings mark the latest chapter in the political feud between the Duterte family and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who were once political allies during their successful 2022 election campaign. Last month, the House of Representatives’ justice committee stated that there were sufficient grounds to move forward with the impeachment process against Sara Duterte.
Trump Rejects Iran’s Counterproposal, Tensions Rise Again in the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump’s swift rejection of Iran’s response to the U.S. peace proposal pushed oil prices higher in early trading on May 11, 2026, as investors grew increasingly concerned that the 10-week conflict could drag on and potentially disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Days after the United States presented a proposal aimed at reviving negotiations, Iran on Sunday (May 10, 2026) issued its reply, emphasizing the need to end hostilities across all fronts, particularly in Lebanon, where U.S. ally Israel continues to battle Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.
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U.S. Auto Industry Urges Donald Trump to Block Chinese Cars from Entering the American Market
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, the U.S. automotive industry has intensified pressure on the government not to grant Chinese-made vehicles access to the American auto market. Automakers, parts suppliers, steel producers, labor unions, and lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties have united in delivering the same message to Trump: do not allow Chinese car manufacturers to gain a foothold in the U.S. vehicle market. Earlier in January, Trump had indicated he was open to Chinese automakers establishing factories in the United States and hiring local workers.