It was the first briefing by MEA of the year 2026. The hall was full with reporters of all hues, print, electronic & digital, foreign correspondents too. It wasn’t full because it was the first Press Conference of the new year. But because the heat that was generated by Trump globally with his hyperbolic statements and speeches in the last few weeks put the world on a roller coaster ride. Clarity on issues and answer to some pertinent questions were sought by the information hungry inquisitive patriotic minds.