Australia’s prime minister refuses to apologise to Japanese counterpart over melon gaffe
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to apologize for comments made on a podcast regarding a gift of melons from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The opposition has criticized the remarks as disrespectful, while the government maintains the comments were misinterpreted.
Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, with Australia's prime minister, Anthony Albanese. Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, with Australia's prime minister, Anthony Albanese. Australia news Australia’s prime minister refuses to apologise to Japanese counterpart over melon gaffe Anthony Albanese facing criticism after appearing to joke on a podcast about a gift of melons from Sanae Takaichi
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