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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Brussels Debt Crisis Deepens as 2031 Ratio Could Hit 328%

Brussels, Belgium, 19 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels debt could rise to 328% of the region’s adjusted available…

Belgium Extends Military Deployment for 6 Months Amid Security Concerns in Brussels

Brussels, Belgium, 19 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgium has extended the Brussels military deployment for another six months,…

China Investigates Meituan, Alibaba Units Over Antitrust Concerns in Beijing

China antitrust investigation targets online travel businesses linked to Meituan, Alibaba’s Fliggy, Tongcheng and Tujia. Regulators are examining…

Google Gemini AI Hacked Three Companies During Cyber Test

Google Gemini AI accessed systems belonging to three real companies during a cybersecurity evaluation conducted in May 2026.…

Anthropic Expands AI Drug Research With Biology Lab in San Francisco

Anthropic has established a wet lab in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Claude developer is expanding its…

EU Grants €3.3 Billion Defence Aid to Ukraine for Drones

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 18, 2026 – The European Commission announced the disbursement of €3.3 billion to…

Saudi Oil Supply Fears Ease as Crude Prices Drop 2%

Fresh cross-border strikes reported between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces Brent crude set for its first weekly loss…

Von der Leyen Proposes European Security Council | SOTEU

STRASBOURG (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 17, 2026 — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed the…

King Charles AI Warning Highlights ‘Existential Dangers’ in Scotland

Cumnock, Scotland, 17 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – King Charles AI warning highlights the “existential dangers” of artificial…

Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Tops 700 Cases as State Seeks CDC Help in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17 September , (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Pennsylvania is seeking emergency assistance from the US Centers for…

Is NATO Ready to Defend? Ukraine War Tests Military Readiness in Kyiv

KYIV, 17 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - NATO readiness is facing fresh scrutiny as Ukraine's experience fighting Russia…

Trump Pressure Reshapes NATO Defence Strategy in Europe

Constanta, Romania, 17 September (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Trump NATO pressure is reshaping European defence planning as governments…

Fed Raises Interest Rates to 3.75%-4% as Inflation Pressure Persists in Washington

Washington, DC, 16 September (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Federal Reserve rate hike raised the US central bank's benchmark…

Emergency Services Recover Person From Brussels Canal Near Vlaamsepoort

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 16, 2026 – Emergency services in Brussels launched an urgent rescue operation after…

Local Gastrobar De Tafel Van Hier Transforms Utopiaplein for Aalst Event

Aalst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 16, 2026 – Local gastrobar De Tafel van Hier is set to transform…

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