MALE: In an election that is being closely watched by India and China, over a quarter of a million people are casting their votes this Saturday to choose the next president of tropical Maldives. President Ibrahim Solih, who has championed an "India-first" policy during his time in power, is seeking a second five-year term in the elections.Solih, aged 61, moved swiftly to mend relations with New Delhi after defeating his predecessor, Abdulla Yameen, who had relied on China for financial support and diplomatic backing. Yameen was sentenced to...