Four most powerful men in the tech world will answer pointed questions from the US lawmakers in a crucial anti-trust hearing. Watch report.

WION Fineprint: US tech giants gird for tough hearing, Antitrust hearing in US

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Thursday pushed back against some of the conspiracy theories spreading online accusing him of creating the coronavirus outbreak.

Bill Gates denies conspiracy theories he created coronavirus outbreak

Hackers involved in the high-profile hijacking of Twitter accounts earlier this week were a few youngsters with no links to state or organised crime, The New York Times has said.

Twitter hack was work of young hacker pals, says report

The official Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others were hijacked on Wednesday by scammers in a massive hack -- who according to cyber police were trying to dupe people into sending cryptocurrency bitcoin.

Twitter accounts of Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and others hit in major hack

India's pharmaceutical industry will be able to produce COVID-19 vaccines not just for the country but also for the entire world, according to Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates.

Indian pharma industry capable of producing COVID-19 vaccines for entire world: Bill Gates

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates called for COVID-19 drugs and an eventual vaccine to be made available to countries and people that need them most, not to the "highest bidder," saying relying on market forces would prolong the deadly pandemic.

Bill Gates calls for COVID-19 meds to go to people who need them, not 'highest bidder'

Microsoft has made an announcement on Friday that it will be closing down all of its stores and moving its retail online. The tech giant will not shut the doors in four locations and will be transforming them into "experience centres.

Microsoft to shut down all 80 stores around the world; except four locations

Britain's pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca will be able to deliver nearly 2 billion doses of the coronavirus vaccine if they succeed in making one. These figures are double the previous claims because of deals with the Serum Institute of India and two Bill Gates-backed global health organisations.

Britain's AstraZeneca ties up with two companies to provide two billion doses

Anti-vaxxers are protesting in Europe and the United States. The prospect of compulsory vaccination has boosted a protest movement across cities in Europe. Watch report.

Bill Gates slammed by anti-vaxxers for funding research

According to Bill Gates, it is too soon to blame China for the coronavirus outbreak. He called all the efforts to shift focus to Beijing is a "distraction". The billionaire also said that "incorrect and unfair things" is said against the Chinese regime.

COVID-19: Bill Gates defends China, calls blame-game a 'distraction'

Microsoft founder Bill Gates talks about the current situation of Coronavirus pandemic. Bill Gates warns the world that this virus knows no borders. He said we can't win until we generate a global vaccine for this. Bill Gates also said in Ted Talk humanity will beat this pandemic

Bill Gates Warns:Virus knows no borders,no victory before a global vaccination

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended his leadership and proactive measures the government took to flatten the curve.

Bill Gates commends PM Modi's leadership, proactive measures amid COVID-19

US President Donald Trump's decision to stop all funding to the World Health Organization amid pandemic has not gone down well with several celebrities. The United States is the WHO's largest donor, and the State Department had previously planned to provide the organization $893 million in the current two-year funding period.

'How sick!': Barbra Streisand, Bill Gates and other celebrities slam Trump for halting WHO funding

After making accurate predictions about the coronavirus pandemic in the past, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has made another prediction that has garnered a lot of attention.

'Very promising vaccines' for coronavirus pandemic under development: Bill Gates

April 4 in history: Martin Luther King, Jr assassination, Bill Gates co-founds Microsoft and more!

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Pakistan to join India's effort for SAARC strategy to fight COVID-19 Yesterday all SAARC countries welcomed the idea and affirmed participation in the meeting to deal with the pandemic.

Morning News Brief: Pak to join SAARC strategy to fight COVID-19, Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board, and more 

Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates on Friday stepped down from the board to focus on philanthropic works related to global health, education and climate change, reported news agency Reuters.

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropic works

How the super rich around the world lost billions due to coronavirus

A college degree is still not a necessity to work in Tesla according to its CEO, Elon Musk. Do you still stand firmly on not requiring college degrees? — Alec Palm (@youfoundalec) December 22, 2019 × He had previously said the same statement in his 2014 interview with the German automotive publication Auto Bild.

People don't need college degree to work at Tesla: Elon Musk

Chinese President Xi Jinping has written a letter expressing thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the organisation's "generosity" and support tackling a deadly virus epidemic, state media said Saturday.

China's Xi writes thank you note to Bill Gates for virus pledge

Co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates has ordered world's first-ever hydrogen-powered superyacht called the "Aqua". Also read: Bill Gates warned of Wuhan like virus outbreak in 2019 Aqua with an estimated cost of $644 million features an infinity pool, helipad, spa and gym.

Bill Gates buys world's only hydrogen-powered super yacht

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates' daughter is set to marry Egyptian equestrian Nayel Nassar. In an Instagram post, Jennifer Gates wrote: "Nayel Nassar, you are one of a kind.

Bill Gates eldest daughter announces engagement to Egyptian equestrian

From Bill Gates to Jeff Bezos: Generous billionaires who donate for charity

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