Damascus has announced a peace deal furthering its control over the state’s institutions and oil fields The Syrian government in Damascus announced a deal with US-backed Kurdish militias on Sunday that strengthens its control over northeastern parts of the country. The agreement and an accompanying ceasefire follow weeks of deadly clashes. President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who came to power after toppling the previous government in late 2024, is seeking to reassert control over a nation fractured by a