Worthy Christian News

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran, American and Iranian officials said, while a separate U.S. aircraft crashed in the Persian Gulf near the Islamic Republic, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing war.

France has stepped up security at sensitive sites ahead of Good Friday after authorities foiled a bomb plot targeting U.S.-linked financial institutions, raising concerns about a heightened terrorist threat amid fears the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could inspire attacks in Europe.

A major bridge near Tehran collapsed following reported U.S. airstrikes, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran as Donald Trump warned Iran to negotiate before further destruction unfolds.

An explosion struck the Israel Center in the Dutch town of Nijkerk late Friday, police said, adding that no injuries were reported.

Sirens echoed across central and northern Israel Wednesday evening as families gathered for Passover, when Iran unleashed a major ballistic missile barrage and Hezbollah fired rockets from Lebanon, forcing millions into bomb shelters during one of Judaism’s most sacred nights.

As Israel entered the sacred season of Passover, the Israel Defense Forces announced a sweeping continued campaign against Iran, citing significant progress in weakening the regime’s military infrastructure.

A moderate earthquake struck parts of the U.S. state of California early Thursday, jolting residents awake across a wide area, including San Francisco, prompting thousands to report strong shaking to authorities but causing no immediate reports of major damage, officials said.

A swarm of unauthorized drones prompted a temporary lockdown at Barksdale Air Force Base earlier this month, raising fresh concerns about the vulnerability of America’s most sensitive military installations amid rising global tensions.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Pam Bondi will step down as U.S. attorney general, marking a significant leadership transition at the Department of Justice.

Christians in central Syria faced a tense Easter weekend after their town was targeted by armed Muslim men, with residents watching in horror as church property, homes, shops, a café, and cars were damaged, residents said.

A new report from Barna Group reveals a striking shift in America’s spiritual climate, with nearly three in ten U.S. adults believing a spiritual revival could emerge within the next year. The research, conducted in partnership with Gloo as part of the 2026 State of the Church initiative, points to a growing openness to faith—especially among younger generations.