https://novaglobalnews.com/news/world/japan-and-australia-to-bolster-defense-ties-amid-melon-gift-controversy 2026-08-16T07:50:32.843Z https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/4523dec71e91cd5ac6f89d2534b808eaf5868cd3/557_0_4964_3973/master/4964.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=1ab86e7c53568ebc992fcc6a2b9ad5c3 Japan and Australia to Bolster Defense Ties Amid Melon Gift Controversy