Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ lands in Australia to shore up ties CANBERRA, 04 MAY 2026 (AAP)—Australian foreign minister Penny Wong has dismissed suggestions Australia could lease submarines from Japan if the AUKUS deal fails, during a visit from the Asian nation’s leader. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Canberra on Sunday ahead of talks with Anthony Albanese at Parliament House.  The visit, which marks 50 […] The post Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ lands in Australia to shore up ties appeared first on Island Times News .