Melons and Missteps: The Albanese Conundrum Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing criticism for his joking remark about receiving a "strange" gift from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during her visit to Australia in May.
Specifically, he made light of the gift – a premium melon valued at over A$270 (S$244) – by suggesting it was difficult to smuggle through customs.
This incident is not an isolated one for Albanese, who has been accused of using off color humor before.