Egypt has ordered the release of two freelance journalists who were arrested while preparing a report on a historic tramway in Alexandria

Egyptian authorities call on citizens to report on the media in latest effort to silence criticism ahead of election

An Egyptian columnist has ignited a firestorm on social media by calling on Liverpool's star forward Mohamed Salah to shave his beard, saying he looks like a "terrorist."

Iranian website: Troops thwart twin suicide attack near Pakistan border, killing both would-be bombers

Turkey's state-run news agency says a court in Istanbul has ordered two journalists for the opposition Cumhuriyet newspaper released from prison pending the conclusion of their trial on terror charges

Turkey's state-run news agency says a court has convicted a musician-turned-newspaper columnist of "knowingly and willingly" aiding the network led by U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen and sentenced him to three years in prison

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey and Iraq could conduct a joint military operation against Kurdish rebels in Iraq

Committee to Protect Journalists: Armed men raid, set fire at Yemeni media organization in southern port city of Aden

The United Arab Emirates says it will now require anyone conducting "commercial activities" through social media to register for a government-issued license

An Egyptian court has ordered the release of a pro-government talk show host accused of insulting the police and disseminating false news on his state TV program