Sarhan Basem

Sarhan Basem is Brussels Morning's Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful commentary and in-depth coverage. Beyond the world of journalism, Sarhan is an avid traveler, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and enjoys unwinding with a good book or indulging in outdoor adventures whenever possible.
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Russia warns EU states over plans to seize frozen assets

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Monday, Russia issued a warning to European countries, stating that it would…

US Secretary Marco Rubio meets Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Israeli strike on Qatar

Tel Aviv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Nepal’s interim PM Sushila Karki to chair first government meeting 

Kathmandu (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sushila Karki, Nepal's new leader, arrives at the prime minister's office to chair…

South Korean FM Cho Hyun to visit China for key talks

Seoul (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported that South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun…

Ukrainian drones hit major Kirishi oil refinery in Russia

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukrainian drones targeted the Kirishi oil refinery in northwest Russia, one of the…

De Wever attends Munich concert after Ghent cancellation

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian PM Bart De Wever attended the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra concert in Essen,…

16-year-old stabs victim at Zwaneberg center in Heist-op-den-Berg

Heist-op-den-Berg (Brussels Morning News) - A stabbing occurred on September 14, 2025, at Zwaneberg cultural centre, Heist-op-den-Berg. A…

200 firefighters train at Kalmthoutse Heide with rangers, drones

Kalmthoutse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Around 200 firefighters from Antwerp, Limburg, and Flemish Brabant, guided by forest rangers…

Sint-Teresia Lokeren opens 6 classrooms with €2M investment

Lokeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sint-Teresia Campus in Lokeren opened 6 new classrooms with a €2 million investment,…

Turkish prosecutor orders the detention of Istanbul’s mayor

Istanbul (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A Turkish prosecutor has ordered the detention of 48 suspects, including the mayor…

Myanmar military strike kills 19 students in Rakhine schools

Naypyidaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Saturday, a Myanmar ethnic minority armed group, Arakan Army (AA), reported that…

Mortsel starts children’s municipality council for grades 5–6

Mortsel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mortsel’s City Hall will host a Children’s Council starting November 23, 2025. 5th…

Edegem approves Bioscape Hub near UZA despite protests

Edegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Edegem approved the Bioscape biotech hub on the University of Antwerp campus next…

Thomas More Lier opens Nursing centre with Vervoort, Eelen

Lier (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Thomas More University in Lier opened a new Nursing and Midwifery training centre.…

Ventori resubmits the 14-turbine project in Tongeren-Riemst with 4 lower

Tongeren-Riemst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ventori resubmits plans for 14 wind turbines in Tongeren-Borgloon and Riemst, powering 64,000…

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