WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday ordered the resumption of student visa appointments but will significantly tighten its social media vetting in a bid to identify any applicants who may be hostile toward the United States, according to an internal State Department cable reviewed by Reuters.

Diplomats to look for ‘indications of hostility’ towards US and also flag ‘advocacy or support for foreign terrorists’

Officers will be watching for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the US, its government, culture and institutions.