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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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Korean DMZ

Seoul (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, along with South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back,…

Turkey hosts Muslim allies to discuss Gaza’s future governance

Ankara (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to meet with counterparts from Muslim…

Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia cut power in Ukraine

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - According to Ukrainian authorities on Sunday, nearly 60,000 people lost power following Russia's…

WNTR Brasschaat starts the winter season with village and bar

Brasschaat (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - WNTR Brasschaat opened its winter season at Bar Perron with music, food, and…

Lille cemetery plants replaced by Pebbles, Mayor Peters leads

Lille (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Lille, Mayor Marleen Peters (N-VA) announced that the children’s cemetery section will…

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls talks with Chinese leader XI Jinping a turning point in ties

Ottawa (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday called discussions with Chinese President Xi…

Belgium records its 2nd darkest October with 45–46 sun hours

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgium saw one of its darkest Octobers since 1886, with only 45–46 sunshine…

Zoutleeuw installs speed checks on 2 streets from Nov 1 2025

Zoutleeuw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting November 1, 2025, Zoutleeuw installs average speed checks on Neerlandensestraat and Sint-Truidensesteenweg–Drieslaan.…

No solution found as Leuven auxiliary prison faces overcrowding

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - After 10 days of talks, Leuven’s auxiliary prison remains overcrowded with 218 inmates…

Vendors Danny & Micheline leave Merchtem market after 47 years

Merchtem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - After 47 years, vendors Danny Van Vreckem and Micheline Kesteront say goodbye to…

Antwerp fills 35 vacancies at OCMW Staff as 667 Lose Benefits

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp filled 35 Public Social Welfare Centre vacancies within months to handle rising…

Doanld trump, Xi Jinping reach major consensus on trade and tariffs

Busan (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - US President Donald Trump has praised his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping…

AZ Sint-Maria Halle launches 3rd Flanders ER crowd monitor

Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - AZ Sint-Maria Halle launched a crowd monitoring tool, showing real-time emergency department activity.…

KU Leuven ends Beer Mile after 10 years, Monteyne reacts

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - KU Leuven ended the Belgian Beer Mile Championship after 10 years on its…

Donald Trump says timing prevented meeting with Kim Jong Un during Asia trip

Seoul (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he was unable to arrange…

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